UAPA Sanctions List Update for RRBs and Co-op Banks
Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2011-12/607 · issued 19 Jun 2012 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI directs RRBs and cooperative banks to update their UNSCR 1988 sanctions list with new Taliban-linked entries from June 2012. Banks must screen new and existing accounts against this list and freeze assets of designated individuals/entities as per UAPA 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 your internal sanctions list with new entries from the June 2012 updates.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Scan all existing accounts to identify any links to newly designated individuals or entities.
Freeze funds and assets of any matched accounts as per paragraph 6 of earlier circulars.
How it plays out — a real example
Rahul, a compliance officer at a Regional Rural Bank in Indore, ensures that all new account applications are screened against the updated UNSCR 1988 sanctions list. He also scans existing accounts to identify any links to newly designated individuals or entities, and freezes funds and assets of any matched accounts as per the UAPA procedures. Rahul's diligence helps prevent any potential financial transactions with terrorist organizations.
What changed
RBI received updated UN Security Council 1988 Sanctions List entries from the Government of India, dated June 1 and June 11, 2012. Banks must now incorporate these changes into their customer screening processes and ensure compliance with the UAPA Order of August 27, 2009.
What it means for you
Banks must immediately update their internal sanctions lists and screen all new account openings against the revised list. Existing accounts must be scanned to identify any links to newly designated individuals or entities, and any matches must be reported and frozen as per earlier circulars.
What you must do
Update your internal sanctions list with the new UNSCR 1988 entries from the June 2012 updates.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Scan all existing accounts to identify any linked to newly listed individuals or entities.
Freeze funds and assets of any matched accounts as per paragraph 6 of earlier circulars.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office.
Who it affects
Regional Rural Banks, State Co-operative Banks, Central Co-operative Banks, Compliance Officers/Principal Officers
❓ Common questions
What is the UNSCR 1988 Sanctions List?
It is a UN Security Council list of individuals and entities associated with the Taliban, which member states must enforce by freezing assets and preventing financial transactions.
What should we do if we find a match in existing accounts?
Follow the freezing procedures detailed in paragraph 6 of the earlier circulars (dated October 29, 2009 and November 5, 2009) and report to the RBI Regional Office.
Where can we access the full sanctions list?
The complete list is available on the UN website at http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1988/list.shtml.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2011-12/607
RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.13187/07.02.12/2011-12
June 19, 2012
The Chairmen / CEOs of all Regional Rural Banks/
State and Central Co-operative Banks
Dear Sir,
Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967-
Updates of the UNSCR 1988 (2011) Sanctions List
Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.12140/03.05.28(A)/ 2011-12 dated May 29, 2012 . We have since received from Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, UNP Division copies of notes dated June 1, 2012 and June 11, 2012 (copies enclosed) forwarded by the Chairman of UN Security Council's 1988 (2011) Committee regarding changes made in the “1988 Sanctions List”, i.e. list of Individuals and entities linked to Taliban, as detailed in the enclosed notes.
2. All Regional Rural Banks / State and Central Co-operative Banks are required to update the list of individuals/entities as circulated by Reserve Bank and before opening any new account, it should be ensured that the name/s of the proposed customer does not appear in the list. Further, banks 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 . Banks 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 RPCD.CO.RF.AML. BC. No. 34/07.40.00/ 2009-10 dated October 29, 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 circulars mentioned in paragraph 3 above.
5. The complete details of the said list are available on the UN website:
http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1988/list.shtml
6. Compliance Officer/Principal Officer should acknowledge receipt of this circular letter to our concerned Regional Office.
Yours faithfully,
(I.S.Negi)
General Manager
Encl: As above
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2011-12/607 · issued 19 Jun 2012. 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 your internal sanctions list with the new UNSCR 1988 entries from the June 2012 updates.
Scan all existing accounts to identify any linked to newly listed individuals or entities.
Freeze funds and assets of any matched accounts as per paragraph 6 of earlier circulars.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office.
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 (Regional Rural Banks, State Co-operative Banks, Central Co-operative Banks, Compliance Officers/Principal Officers), your first concrete step on “UAPA Sanctions List Update for RRBs and Co-op Banks” is: “Update your internal sanctions list with the new UNSCR 1988 entries from the June 2012 updates.” (RBI issued this 19 Jun 2012).
Circular: RBI/2011-12/607 -- UAPA Sanctions List Update for RRBs and Co-op Banks
Issued: 19 Jun 2012
Action required: Update your internal sanctions list with the new UNSCR 1988 entries from the June 2012 updates.
Action required: Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Action required: Scan all existing accounts to identify any linked to newly listed individuals or entities.
Action required: Freeze funds and assets of any matched accounts as per paragraph 6 of earlier circulars.
Action required: Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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