RRBs Must Update Terrorist Lists Under UNSCR 1267/1822
Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/576 · issued 22 Jun 2011 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI directs all RRBs to update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban per UNSCR 1267 and 1822. New accounts must be screened against this list, and existing accounts must be scanned for matches. Freeze assets as per earlier UAPA Order procedures.
Sanctions-list safety note. This circular refers to a specific UN Security Council / UAPA designated-entities list update as it stood on the date above — sanctions lists change often, and a newer update almost certainly exists today. Never use this page, or any single dated circular, as your current screening list. Always screen against the live, current list at the official UAPA proscribed-organisations list and the UN Consolidated List, and confirm the obligations for your bank on the official rbi.org.in source below.
The rule, in the simplest words
Update the internal list of terrorist people or groups using the latest UN list (UNSCR 1267 and 1822) that RBI sent.
Before opening any new account, check the applicant's name against this list to make sure they are not on it.
Go through all existing accounts, look for any names that match the list, and freeze any money or assets of those matches as told in the UAPA Order (the law that lets banks lock terrorist funds).
Tell the RBI regional office that you got the circular, using your Compliance Officer or Principal Officer.
How it plays out — a real example
Ramesh Kumar, the compliance officer at Shakti Rural Bank in Indore, receives the RBI circular on June 22, 2011. He uploads the updated UN terrorist list into the bank's system, screens a new farmer’s loan application and confirms the name is clear, then runs a scan of all old accounts. He finds an old savings account that matches a name on the list, freezes the funds following the August 27, 2009 UAPA Order, and sends an acknowledgement to the RBI regional office. He feels proud that his careful work helps keep the banking system safe.
What changed
RBI has forwarded a Government of India note from the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee with changes to the consolidated list of individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. RRBs must now update their records to include these changes and ensure compliance with the updated list.
What it means for you
RRBs must immediately update their internal systems with the revised UN list to prevent any new account opening for listed entities. They also need to review all existing accounts to identify and freeze any linked assets, following the UAPA Order of August 27, 2009. Non-compliance could lead to regulatory action.
What you must do
Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UNSC 1267 Committee changes received from RBI.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Scan all existing accounts to identify any matches with the list and report findings.
Freeze funds, financial assets, or economic resources of designated individuals/entities as per paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office through the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer.
Who it affects
All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Compliance Officers and Principal Officers of RRBs, Branch managers handling account opening and KYC
❓ Common questions
What is the source of the updated list?
The list is from the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee, forwarded by the Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) via a note dated June 15, 2011.
What action is required for existing accounts?
RRBs must scan all existing accounts to ensure no account is held by or linked to any entity or individual on the updated list. If found, freeze assets as per the UAPA Order procedures.
Where can we find the complete consolidated list?
The full list is available on the UN website at http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/consolist.shtml.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2010-11/576
RPCD.CO RRB.AML.No.14628 /03.05.28(A)/2010-11
June 22, 2011
The Chairmen
All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
Dear Sir,
List of Terrorist Individuals / Organisations - under UNSCR 1267(1999) and
1822(2008) on Taliban / Al-Qaida Organisation
Please refer to our circular letter RPCD.CO.RRB.AML.NO.14516 /03.05.28(A)/2010-11 dated June 17, 2011 . We have since received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) copy of note dated June 15, 2011 forwarded by the Chairman of UN Security Council's 1267 Committee (copy enclosed) regarding changes made in the Consolidated List of Individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban.
2. RRBs are required to update the consolidated list of individuals/entities as circulated by Reserve Bank and before opening any new account, it should be ensured that the name of the proposed customer does not appear in the list. Further, RRBs should scan all existing accounts to ensure that no account is held by or linked to any of the entities or individuals included in the list.
3. RRBs are advised to strictly follow the procedure laid down in the UAPA Order dated August 27, 2009 enclosed to our circular RPCD . CO. RRB. No. 39 / 03.05.33(E) /2009-10 dated November 05, 2009 and ensure meticulous compliance to the Order issued by the Government.
4. As far as freezing of funds, financial assets or economic resources or related services held in the form of bank accounts of the designated individuals/entities are concerned, action should be taken as detailed in paragraph 6 of the circular dated November 05, 2009, mentioned above.
5. The complete details of the said consolidated list are available on the UN website:
http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/consolist.shtml
6. Compliance Officer/Principal Officer should acknowledge receipt of this letter to our Regional Office concerned.
Yours faithfully
(V.S.Vagad)
Assistant General Manager
Encls: as above
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/576 · issued 22 Jun 2011. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
📜 Compliance
Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UNSC 1267 Committee changes received from RBI.
Scan all existing accounts to identify any matches with the list and report findings.
Freeze funds, financial assets, or economic resources of designated individuals/entities as per paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office through the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer.
Grouped from the action items above — a single circular may involve more than one team.
Worked example & action-note template
Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Compliance Officers and Principal Officers of RRBs, Branch managers handling account opening and KYC), your first concrete step on “RRBs Must Update Terrorist Lists Under UNSCR 1267/1822” is: “Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UNSC 1267 Committee changes received from RBI.” (RBI issued this 22 Jun 2011).
Circular: RBI/2010-11/576 -- RRBs Must Update Terrorist Lists Under UNSCR 1267/1822
Issued: 22 Jun 2011
Action required: Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UNSC 1267 Committee changes received from RBI.
Action required: Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Action required: Scan all existing accounts to identify any matches with the list and report findings.
Action required: Freeze funds, financial assets, or economic resources of designated individuals/entities as per paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular.
Action required: Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office through the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
Built only from this circular’s own published fields — not legal advice; always confirm against the official RBI source.
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