UAPA Sanctions List Update for RRBs and Co-op Banks
Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2012-13/268 · issued 30 Oct 2012 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI requires RRBs, co-op banks, and All India Financial Institutions to update their records with the latest UN 1988 Sanctions List for Taliban-linked entities, as circulated by RBI. Banks must screen new and existing accounts against this list and comply with 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 sanctions list with the latest UN 1988 Committee changes immediately.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before onboarding.
Review all existing accounts to identify and freeze any linked to listed individuals or entities.
Ensure compliance with UAPA Order dated August 27, 2009, and related RBI circulars.
How it plays out — a real example
As a branch operations officer in Indore, I need to ensure that our bank doesn't open any new accounts for individuals or entities linked to the Taliban. Before onboarding a new customer, I'll check their name against the updated UN 1988 Sanctions List. If their name matches, I'll freeze their account and report it to our compliance officer. This is crucial to prevent any potential regulatory action and ensure our bank's compliance with UAPA orders.
What changed
RBI circulated an update to the UNSCR 1988 Sanctions List for Taliban-linked individuals and entities, based on a note from the UN Security Council's 1988 Committee dated October 25, 2012, received via the Government of India. Banks must now use this updated list for account screening and compliance.
What it means for you
Banks must ensure no new accounts are opened for listed entities and scan all existing accounts for matches. Non-compliance with UAPA orders on freezing assets could lead to regulatory action.
What you must do
Update your internal sanctions list with the latest UN 1988 Committee changes immediately.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before onboarding.
Review all existing accounts to identify and freeze any linked to listed individuals or entities.
Ensure compliance with UAPA Order dated August 27, 2009, and related RBI circulars.
Have your Compliance Officer acknowledge receipt of this circular to the concerned 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 UN 1988 Sanctions List?
It is a list maintained by the UN Security Council's 1988 Committee of individuals and entities linked to the Taliban, subject to asset freezing and other sanctions.
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 sanctions list, and freeze assets if found.
Where can I find 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/2012-13/268
RPCD.CO.RRB.RCB.AML.No. 4545/07.02.12/2012-13
October 30, 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.4500/07.02.12/2012-13 dated October 29, 2012 on the captioned subject. We have since received from Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, UNP Division, copy of note dated October 25, 2012 forwarded by the Chairman of UN Security Council's 1988 Committee (copy enclosed) regarding changes made in the “1988 Sanctions List”, i.e. list of Individuals and entities linked to Taliban.
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/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/2012-13/268 · issued 30 Oct 2012. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before onboarding.
📜 Compliance
Update your internal sanctions list with the latest UN 1988 Committee changes immediately.
Review all existing accounts to identify and freeze any linked to listed individuals or entities.
Ensure compliance with UAPA Order dated August 27, 2009, and related RBI circulars.
Have your Compliance Officer acknowledge receipt of this circular to the concerned 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 Update for RRBs and Co-op Banks” is: “Update your internal sanctions list with the latest UN 1988 Committee changes immediately.” (RBI issued this 30 Oct 2012).
Circular: RBI/2012-13/268 -- UAPA Sanctions List Update for RRBs and Co-op Banks
Issued: 30 Oct 2012
Action required: Update your internal sanctions list with the latest UN 1988 Committee changes immediately.
Action required: Screen all new account applications against the updated list before onboarding.
Action required: Review all existing accounts to identify and freeze any linked to listed individuals or entities.
Action required: Ensure compliance with UAPA Order dated August 27, 2009, and related RBI circulars.
Action required: Have your Compliance Officer acknowledge receipt of this circular to the concerned RBI Regional Office.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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