Liquidity Adjustment Facility – Oil Marketing Companies’ Government of India Special Bonds (Oil Bonds) as eligible collateral under LAF/MSF and Removal of Margin Requirement for Reverse Repos
It has been alleged that the bank authorities are refusing to accept payment stating that since IDS, 2016 has closed on 30.09.2016 the banks cannot accept the challan beyond the date.
G.S.R. (E). – Whereas in the matter of “Low Ash Metallurgical Coke” (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods) falling under sub-heading 2704 00 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) (hereinafter referred to as the Customs Tariff Act)
Central Government hereby further amends notification of the Government of India, in Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs number S.O. 3407 (E) dated 8th November, 2016 published in Gazette of India
As you are aware there is a massive accumulation of SBNs at branches of banks and currency chests putting strain on processing capacities and storage facilities. This is slowing down the deposit of accumulated SBNs into chests.
Banks are therefore advised to take appropriate steps in order to meet this likely demand for cash by: (i) for pensioners (ii) for Armed Forces personnel.
No over the counter exchange (in cash) of SBNs will be permitted after midnight of November 24, 2016.Members of public who approach the banks for over the counter exchange of SBN may be encouraged to deposit SBNs into their bank accounts.
We have updated list of transaction wherein payment could be made through old Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes after considering amendments on 24.11.2016.
It is felt that the domain knowledge and experience enumerated under various statutory provisions for the directors on the boards of commercial banks (excluding RRBs) need to be augmented by knowledge and experience in other specialized areas
Customs Houses should no more insist for issuance of Mate’s receipt in the case of containerised cargo. However, in respect of non-containerised export cargo like bulk cargo etc., the practice of issuing Mate’s receipt would continue.
