The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked banks to follow the guidelines which were laid down back in 1991. As per the existing guidelines, demand drafts and other such instruments like mail transfers, telegraphic transfers and travellers cheques for Rs 50,000 and above should be issued by banks only by debit to the customer's account or against cheques and not against cash payment.
“It has been brought to our notice that some banks have recently issued demand drafts of Rs 50,000 and above on deposit of cash and not against debit to the customer’s account or against cheques or other instruments tendered by the customer,” the RBI said in its notification.
By citing breach of guidelines as matter of serious regulatory concern RBI said, “In the current scenario where the integrity of the financial system in general and the banking channels in particular is of paramount importance, breach of these guidelines is a matter of serious regulatory concern in view of the wide ranging ramifications.”
The RBI also warned banks on violation of these norms and said “Any violation of these instructions will be viewed seriously”.
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