UAPA Sanctions List Updates for RRBs and Co-op Banks
Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2012-13/265 · issued 29 Oct 2012 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI directs RRBs and cooperative banks to update their UNSCR 1267/1989 Al-Qaida sanctions list with recent changes from September-October 2012, screen new and existing accounts against it, 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
Update your internal UNSCR 1267/1989 Al-Qaida Sanctions List with recent changes from September-October 2012.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Conduct a fresh scan of all existing accounts to identify any matches with the newly added names.
Freeze funds, financial assets, or economic resources of matched accounts according to UAPA procedures.
How it plays out — a real example
A co-operative bank branch officer in Indore, Mr. Kumar, must update the bank's internal sanctions list with the latest additions from the UN Security Council notes. He then screens all new account applications, including a loan application from a local businessman, against the updated list. If the businessman's name matches any on the list, Mr. Kumar freezes the funds and follows the UAPA freezing procedures to ensure compliance.
What changed
RBI has forwarded multiple UN Security Council notes from September 5, 27, October 4, 5, and 18, 2012, updating the Al-Qaida Sanctions List. Banks must now incorporate these latest additions and modifications into their screening processes.
What it means for you
Banks and all India financial institutions must immediately update their internal sanctions lists to include the newly designated individuals and entities. Failure to screen new accounts or review existing ones against this list could lead to non-compliance with UAPA, 1967, attracting regulatory action.
What you must do
Update your internal UNSCR 1267/1989 Al-Qaida Sanctions List with the changes from the five UN notes received between September and October 2012.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Conduct a fresh scan of all existing accounts to identify any matches with the newly added names.
Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 6 of earlier RBI circulars (dated November 5, 2009, and October 29, 2009) for any matched accounts.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office.
Who it affects
Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), State and Central Co-operative Banks, All India Financial Institutions
❓ Common questions
What is the source of the updated sanctions list?
The updates come from the UN Security Council's 1267/1989 Committee, forwarded by the Ministry of External Affairs via five notes dated between September 5 and October 18, 2012.
Do we need to freeze accounts immediately if a match is found?
Yes, follow the freezing procedures detailed in paragraph 6 of the earlier RBI circulars referenced (dated November 5, 2009, and October 29, 2009) for any designated individuals or entities.
Where can we find the complete sanctions list?
The full 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/2012-13/265
RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No. 4497/07.02.12/2012-13
October 29, 2012
T he 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 1267 (1999)/1989 (2011) Committee's
Al-Qaida Sanctions List
Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No.2090/07.02.12/2012-13 dated August 31, 2012 on the captioned subject. We have since received from Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, UNP Division, copy of notes dated September 5, 2012 , September 27, 2012 , October 4, 2012 , October 5, 2012 and October 18, 2012 (copies enclosed) forwarded by the Chairman of UN Security Council's 1267/1989 Committee regarding changes made in the “Al-Qaida Sanctions List”, i.e. list of individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida.
2. Banks/All India Financial Institutions 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/1267/aq_sanctions_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/2012-13/265 · issued 29 Oct 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 UNSCR 1267/1989 Al-Qaida Sanctions List with the changes from the five UN notes received between September and October 2012.
Conduct a fresh scan of all existing accounts to identify any matches with the newly added names.
Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 6 of earlier RBI circulars (dated November 5, 2009, and October 29, 2009) 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 (Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), State and Central Co-operative Banks, All India Financial Institutions), your first concrete step on “UAPA Sanctions List Updates for RRBs and Co-op Banks” is: “Update your internal UNSCR 1267/1989 Al-Qaida Sanctions List with the changes from the five UN notes received between September and October 2012.” (RBI issued this 29 Oct 2012).
Circular: RBI/2012-13/265 -- UAPA Sanctions List Updates for RRBs and Co-op Banks
Issued: 29 Oct 2012
Action required: Update your internal UNSCR 1267/1989 Al-Qaida Sanctions List with the changes from the five UN notes received between September and October 2012.
Action required: Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Action required: Conduct a fresh scan of all existing accounts to identify any matches with the newly added names.
Action required: Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 6 of earlier RBI circulars (dated November 5, 2009, and October 29, 2009) 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: ____________
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