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Lead Bank assigned for new UP district Bhim Nagar

Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2011-12/417 · issued 29 Feb 2012 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI has assigned Syndicate Bank as the lead bank for the newly formed Bhim Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh, carved from Muradabad and Budaun. The district code is 317. No other district lead bank responsibilities change.
The rule, in the simplest words
How it plays out — a real example

Ramesh, a branch operations officer in Bhim Nagar, needs to report the district's banking activities to the RBI. He uses district code 317 to ensure accurate reporting and aligns with Syndicate Bank's lead bank initiatives to promote banking development in the district.

What changed

The Government of Uttar Pradesh created Bhim Nagar district effective September 28, 2011, comprising Sambhal, Chandausi, and Gunnaur tehsils. RBI has now assigned Syndicate Bank as the lead bank for this new district. The district working code 317 has been allotted for reporting purposes.

What it means for you

Syndicate Bank must now coordinate banking development and credit planning in Bhim Nagar. Other banks operating in the district will need to align with Syndicate Bank's lead bank initiatives. Lead bank responsibilities for Muradabad and Budaun districts remain unchanged.

What you must do

Who it affects

Syndicate Bank (now lead bank for Bhim Nagar), All banks operating in Bhim Nagar district, Banks in Muradabad and Budaun districts (no change in lead bank)

❓ Common questions

Regulatory timeline

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What is the district working code for Bhim Nagar?

The district working code for Bhim Nagar is 317, as assigned by RBI for reporting purposes.

Does this change affect lead bank responsibilities for other districts in Uttar Pradesh?

No, there is no change in lead bank responsibilities for any other district in the state.

📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2011-12/417 RPCD.CO.LBS. BC.No. 61/02.08.01/2011-12 February 29, 2012 The Chairmen/CMD All Lead Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Assignment of Lead Bank responsibility- Newly formed district of Bhim Nagar in the State of Uttar Pradesh The Government of Uttar Pradesh vide their Gazette Notification No. 2876/1-5-2011-154/2011-R-5 dated September 28, 2011 has advised about the constitution of a new district viz. Bhim Nagar with effect from September 28, 2011. The new district has been carved out from the existing Muradabad and Budaun districts and comprises three Tehsils viz. Sambhal, Chandausi & Gunnaur. 2. It has been decided to assign the lead bank responsibility of the new district Bhim Nagar to Syndicate Bank. There is no change in the lead bank responsibilities of other districts in the State. 3. The newly formed district Bhim Nagar has been allotted District working code No. 317 for the purpose of reporting. Yours faithfully (Ajay Kumar Misra) General Manager
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2011-12/417 · issued 29 Feb 2012. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
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Who does what — compliance checklist
🏦 Branch Manager
  • Banks should update their internal systems and branch records to reflect the new district boundaries and lead bank assignment.
📜 Compliance
  • Syndicate Bank should initiate lead bank activities in Bhim Nagar, including convening District Consultative Committee meetings.
  • All banks in Bhim Nagar must use district code 317 for all regulatory reporting.
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Worked example & action-note template

Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (Syndicate Bank (now lead bank for Bhim Nagar), All banks operating in Bhim Nagar district, Banks in Muradabad and Budaun districts (no change in lead bank)), your first concrete step on “Lead Bank assigned for new UP district Bhim Nagar” is: “Syndicate Bank should initiate lead bank activities in Bhim Nagar, including convening District Consultative Committee meetings.” (RBI issued this 29 Feb 2012).

  1. Circular: RBI/2011-12/417 -- Lead Bank assigned for new UP district Bhim Nagar
  2. Issued: 29 Feb 2012
  3. Action required: Syndicate Bank should initiate lead bank activities in Bhim Nagar, including convening District Consultative Committee meetings.
  4. Action required: All banks in Bhim Nagar must use district code 317 for all regulatory reporting.
  5. Action required: Banks should update their internal systems and branch records to reflect the new district boundaries and lead bank assignment.
  6. Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
  7. Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
  8. Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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