List of Terrorist Individuals/Organisations under UNSCR 1267 on Taliban/Al-Qaida
Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2011-2012/189 · issued 19 Sep 2011 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI directs all Primary Urban Co-operative Banks to update their UNSCR 1267 consolidated list with three new annexes from July 29, August 12, and August 22, 2011. Banks must screen new and existing accounts against this list and follow UAPA freezing 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
Banks must add three new lists (from July 29, August 12, and August 22, 2011) to their watchlist of bad people/groups linked to Al-Qaida.
Before opening any new account, check the customer's name against this updated watchlist.
Check all existing accounts to see if any belong to or are linked to anyone on the new lists.
If you find a match, freeze their money and assets following the rules from a 2009 RBI circular.
The compliance officer must tell their local RBI office that they got this message.
How it plays out — a real example
A compliance officer at an urban co-operative bank in Pune receives this circular. She immediately updates the bank's terrorist watchlist with the three new annexes. The next day, when a new customer tries to open a savings account, the officer screens the name against the updated list and finds no match, so she proceeds with the account opening.
What changed
RBI has received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) copies of notes from the UN Security Council 1267 Committee (dated July 29, August 12, and August 22, 2011) containing changes to the consolidated list of individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida. Urban Co-operative Banks must update their records with these annexes immediately.
What it means for you
Urban Co-operative Banks face heightened compliance obligations to ensure no account is held by or linked to newly designated entities. Failure to screen and freeze assets as per the UAPA Order could lead to regulatory action. This circular reinforces the need for robust KYC and ongoing monitoring systems.
What you must do
Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the three new annexes provided.
Screen all new account openings against the updated list before onboarding.
Scan all existing accounts to identify and report any matches with the list.
Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 6 of the November 16, 2009 circular for any matched accounts.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office.
Who it affects
All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, Compliance Officers/Principal Officers of Urban Co-operative Banks
❓ Common questions
What is the source of the updated list?
The updates come from three notes from the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee, copies of which were received by RBI from the Ministry of External Affairs, dated July 29, August 12, and August 22, 2011.
What action is required for existing accounts?
Banks 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, freezing of funds and assets must follow the procedure in the November 16, 2009 circular.
Where can the full consolidated list be accessed?
The complete consolidated list is available on the UN website at http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/aq_sanctions_list.shtml.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2011-2012/189
UBD.CO.BPD (PCB) Cir.No.4/14.01.062/2011-12
September 19, 2011
The Chief Executive Officer of
All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks
Madam/Dear Sir,
List of Terrorist Individuals /Organisations under UNSCR 1267 (1999), 1822 (2008)
and 1989 (2011) on Taliban/Al-Qaida Organisation
Please refer to our circular UBD.CO. BPD (PCB).Cir.No.2/14.01.062/2011-12 dated July 22, 2011 . We have since received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) copies of notes forwarded by the Chairman of UN Security Council’s 1267 Committee (copies enclosed) regarding changes made in the Consolidated List of individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida, as detailed below:
Note dated July 29, 2011 ( Annex I )
Note dated August 12, 2011 ( Annex II )
Note dated August 22, 2011 ( Annex III )
2. Urban Co-operative Banks 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/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. Urban Co-operative Banks are advised to strictly follow the procedure laid down in the UAPA Order dated August 27, 2009 enclosed to our circular UBD.CO.BPD. PCB.Cir. No. 21/12.05.001/2009-10 dated November 16, 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 16, 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/aq_sanctions_list.shtml .
6. The Compliance Officer/Principal Officer of the Urban Co-operative Bank should acknowledge receipt of this circular to our Regional Office concerned.
Yours faithfully,
(Scenta Joy)
Deputy General Manager
Encl: As above
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2011-2012/189 · issued 19 Sep 2011. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
Screen all new account openings against the updated list before onboarding.
📜 Compliance
Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the three new annexes provided.
Scan all existing accounts to identify and report any matches with the list.
Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 6 of the November 16, 2009 circular for any matched accounts.
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 (All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, Compliance Officers/Principal Officers of Urban Co-operative Banks), your first concrete step on “List of Terrorist Individuals/Organisations under UNSCR 1267 on Taliban/Al-Qaida” is: “Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the three new annexes provided.” (RBI issued this 19 Sep 2011).
Circular: RBI/2011-2012/189 -- List of Terrorist Individuals/Organisations under UNSCR 1267 on Taliban/Al-Qaida
Issued: 19 Sep 2011
Action required: Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the three new annexes provided.
Action required: Screen all new account openings against the updated list before onboarding.
Action required: Scan all existing accounts to identify and report any matches with the list.
Action required: Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 6 of the November 16, 2009 circular for any matched accounts.
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: ____________
Built only from this circular’s own published fields — not legal advice; always confirm against the official RBI source.
💬 Banker Discussion
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