7% of 6th CPC Dearness Allowance Increased from 1.7.2016 - Finmin Order

7% of 6th CPC Dearness Allowance Increased from 1.7.2016 - Finmin Order

"who continue to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay band/grade pay as per 6th CPC recommendations, shall be enhanced from the existing 125% to 132% w.e.f. 01.07.2016"

Rate of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 1.7.2016 to employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the re-revised pay scale/grade pay as per 6th Central Pay Commission

No.1/3/2008-E.II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

New Delhi, dated the 9th November, 2016.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Rate of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 1.7.-2016 to employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scale/grade pay as per 6th Central Pay Commission Dearness Allowance calculator for DA from January 2017

Consequent upon acceptance of the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission by the Government, this Department vide O.M.No. 1/2/2016-E.II(B) dated 4th November, 2016 had. issued orders on rate of Dearness Allowance (DA) payable to Central Government employees based on the revised pay structure that came into effect from 01.01.2016.

2. The above rate, however, is not applicable to- those Central Government employees who had exercised an option to continue in the pre-revised scales of pay based on 6th CPC's recommendations or to those whose pay and allowances had not been revised, for different reasons.

3. Further, as the recommendations of 7th CPC have not been made applicable to the employees of Central Autonomous Bodies as of now, they continue to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay band/grade pay as per 6th CPC recommendations. Therefore, the above rate of DA is also not applicable to these employees also.

4. The rate of DA w.e.f.01.01.2016 for Central Government employees and employees of Central Autonomous Bodies in pre-revised scale of pay, were issued by Department of Expenditure vide O.M.No. 1/1/2016-E.II(B) dated 7th April, 2016.

5. Accordingly, the rate of DA admissible to employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies who continue to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay band/grade pay as per 6th CPC recommendations, shall be enhanced from the existing 125% to 132% w.e.f. 01.07.2016.

6. The contents of this Office Memorandum may also be brought to the notice of the Organisations under the administrative control of the Ministries/Departments which have adopted the Central Government scales of pay.

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(Nirmala Dev)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

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7th Pay Commission: Surgical strike on black money to delay higher allowances

7th Pay Commission: Surgical strike on black money to delay higher allowances

New Delhi: Taking the nation by surprise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday night announced demonetisation of Rs 1000 and Rs 500 notes with effect from midnight on Tuesday, making these notes invalid in a major assault on black money, fake currency and corruption.

Higher allowances under 7th Pay Commission award may be delayed following surgical strike on black money carried out by the Modi government on black money, fake currency and corruption and ordinary transactions such as buying of vegetables from the local market etc might be hit for a month on account of this surgical strike but the government decides to announce for higher allowances when the situation is returning to normalcy.

"The process of higher allowances, which is likely to be implemented soon, may be delayed as now the government is busy for making situation normal after surgical strike on black money," A Finance Ministry top official told The Sen Times on Thursday on condition of anonymity.

He further said "the issue of increased financial activities after strike on black money may compel the government to keep in abeyance the higher allowances to get normalized the position. However the government wants to implement the higher allowances speedily…in a time bound manner."

"Fearing any eventual incident for surgical strike on black money in the country and in view of the current scenario, the government has decided to delay the announce of higher allowances," the official added.
He said that the central government employees unions are pressing hard on the government to announce the higher allowance even this difficult situation.

The 'Committee on Allowances' has already given final touch to its report. The committee met up with the deadline of four months given to it by the cabinet to submit the report, the Finance Ministry official confirmed.

The quantum of allowances may not vary from those proposed by the 7th Pay Commission as the committee on allowances sticks with the 7th Pay Commission's recommendations on allowances and the committee on allowances proposed higher allowances with retrospective effect from August 2016 but the central government employees unions demanded for implementation of the allowances with retrospective effect from January 2016, the official revealed.

We are ready to submit our report, when the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley calls up, the committee on allowances head Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa said recently.

The committee on allowances, which was set up in July this year on the direction of the cabinet, is looking into the provision of allowances other than dearness allowance under the 7th Pay Commission recommendations as the pay commission had recommended of abolishing 51 allowances and subsuming 37 others out of 196 allowances.

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Timely and advance action in convening of Departmental Promotion Committee meeting in terms of Model Calendar

Timely and advance action in convening of Departmental Promotion Committee meeting in terms of Model Calendar

NO. 22011/1/2011-Estt(D)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)

North Block, New Delhi - 110001
Dated- October 27, 2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Timely and advance action in convening of Departmental Promotion Committee meeting in terms of Model Calendar - regarding.

The undersigned is directed to state that with a view to having the approved select panels for promotion ready in advance in a time-bound manner, this Department has issued a Model Calendar for DPCs vide OM No. 22011/9/98-Estt. (D) dated 8 th September, 1998 as modified vide OM No. 22011/4/2013-Estt.(D) dated 28.01.2015. An indicative pattern has been provided in the Model Calendar for various events involved in the pre/ post DPC related actions. All the Ministries/Departments have been impressed upon from time to time by this Department to adhere to the prescribed time-line so as to ensure that the panel is ready in time and is utilised as and when the vacancies arise during the course of the vacancy year.

2. It has been brought to the notice that many promotion posts are lying vacant due to abnormal delay in convening DPCs. The objective of timely promotions of employees in various Ministries/Departments can be achieved only by holding DPC meetings.

3. In view of above, all Ministries/Departments are again advised to ensure strict compliance of instructions in order to achieve the desired objectives of timely convening of DPCs/preparation of approved select panels within the prescribed time frame.

(Raj esh Sharma)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tele. No. 23040340

DoPT Circular 2016

Filling up of posts of Senior Private Secretary in the Customs, Central Excise & Service Tax, Settlement Commission, Additional Bench, Chennai on deputation basis

Filling up of posts of Senior Private Secretary in the Customs, Central Excise & Service Tax, Settlement Commission, Additional Bench, Chennai on deputation basis

No.25/7/2016-CS-II(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnet Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
New Delhi - 110 003.
Dated the 8th November, 2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Filling up the posts of Senior Private Secretary in the Customs, Central Excise & Service Tax, Settlement Commission, Additional Bench, Chennai on deputation basis.

The undersigned is directed to refer to Department of Revenue's Circular No.II/16/1/2015-SC dated 26.10.2016 (copy enclosed) on the subject mentioned above, for the information of all CSSS officers of this Department. All eligible and willing officers may, accordingly, apply through proper channel, in time so as to complete the process of routing the applications to Customs & Central Excise, Settlement Commission, Additional Bench; Chennai.

2. It may be noted that Cadre Clearance from CS.II Division will be required in case of Principal Private Secretary and above level officers of CSSS applying for deputation.
Encl: As above

(Umesh Kumar Bhatia)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tel: 24623157

To,
All Ministries/Departments (through website of DoP&T)
C.No.II/16/1/2015-SC

Dated: 26.10.2016

Applications are invited for filling up the Senior Private Secretary in the Customs, Central Excise & Service Tax, Settlement Commission, Additional Bench, Chennai on deputation basis:

SENIOR PRIVATE SECRETARY

Pay Scale: Rs. 9300-34800+4800
Number of Posts: 3

Eligibility Criteria

Central Government employees:-

a) holding analogous post on regular basis; or
b) with three years regular service as Private Secretary in the posts carrying the pay scale of Rs.6500-200 - 10,500/- (pre-revised); or
c) with seven years combined service in the pay scale of Rs.500-9000 (pre revised) or Rs. 6500-10500 (pre-revised) or equivalent in the parent cadre/Department in the Stenographer cadre.

The period of deputation shall be initially for one year extendable up to three years. The pay of the officers/officials selected will be regulated in accordance with DOPT instructions. The maximum age limit for appointment shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

The application in the prescribed Proforma (Annexure-I) from eligible officers/officials who can be spared in the event of their selection may be forwarded directly to the Additional Commissioner at the address mentioned below within 30 days from the date of issue Advt. along with (a) up-to-date CR dossiers of the candidate concerned of photocopies of annual confidential reports for the last five years; (b) vigilance clearance report clearly 'indicating that no disciplinary or criminal proceedings vigilance clearance report clearly indicating that no disciplinary or criminal proceedings are either pending or contemplated against the official concerned; (c) statement showing the minor/major penalties imposed, if any, and (d) integrity certificate.

Incomplete applications or applications not received through proper channel or applications received after the specified date shall not be entertained and would be straight-way rejected.

Applicants should address their applications to the "Additional Commissioner" and the same sent to the undermentioned address.

Additional Bench, Chennai
Customs & Central Excise, Settlement Commission, Additional Bench,
2nd Floor, Narmada Block, Customs House,
33 Rajaji Salai, Chennai- 600001.

R.CHANDRASEKARAN)
Assistant Commissioner

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Recommendations of the committee of Experts on Disciplinary and Vigilance inquires (Hota Committee)

Recommendations of the committee of Experts on Disciplinary and Vigilance inquires (Hota Committee)

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES
AND PENSIONS
NORTH BLOCK NEW DELHI-110001

D.O.No. 372/03/2007-AVD.III(Vol.10)

Dated the 1st November, 2016

Dear Sir,
Please refer to this Department's 0.M. No. of even No. dated 4th December, 2012 wherein the Committee of Secretaries (CoS), Inter-alia has recommended, for compilation of the action taken by Ministry/Department in compliance with the 0Ms/Circulars issued in respect of the recommendations as indicated in the aforesaid OM dated 4.12.2012 (copy enclosed) and to say that despite reminders dated 24.1.2013, 11.08.2014, 08.09.2014, 21.11.2014, 27.3.2015, 2.7.2015, 29.4.2016 and 25.07.2016 no report on action taken in pursuance of DOPT's aforesaid OM dated 04.12.2012 has been received from your Ministry/Department.

2. As the matter has been inordinately delayed, it is requested that action taken on the points pursuant to this Department's OM of even number dated 04.12.2012 may please be furnished to this Department urgently.

Yours sincerely,
(Rakesh Kumar)

Encl: As above

To,
Secretary of Ministries/Departments of the Government of India (as per list attached).

No.372/3/2007-AVD-III (Vol. 10)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block; New Delhi.
4th December, 2012

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Recommendations of the Committee of Experts on Disciplinary & Vigilance Inquiries (Hota Committee).

The undersigned is directed to say that a meeting of Committee of Secretaries (CoS) under the chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary was held on 30.10.2012 on the above subject. The CoS , inter-alia, has recommended for compilation of the action taken by Ministries/Departments in compliance with the Olvls/Circulars issued in respect of the recommendations regarding :

• Compliance to the standard check list while sending cases to UPSC for advice
  (DoP&T's OM No. 39011/12/2010-Estt.(B) dated 14th September, 2010);
• disposal of all pending cases for sanction of prosecution (DoP&T's OM No. 372/64/2010 -AVD-III dated 23rd December, 2010);
• deciding all cases where disciplinary inquiry has been under contemplation.
  (DoP&T's OM No. 372/55/2010-AVD-III dated 28th December, 2010); and
• deciding all pending disciplinary inquiries (DoPT's OM No. 372/55/2010-AVD III dated 28th December; 2010)

(A copy of each of the above OMs is enclosed for ready reference)

It is, therefore, requested that action taken on above points in your Ministry/Department pursuant to the aforesaid OMs of DoPT may be sent to this Department within one month from the date of issue of this OM.
Encl: As above

(Amarjit Singh)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

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Review of CSSS officers in the Grade of Private Secretary (PS) and Personal Assistant (PA) under FR 56(j) and Rule 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972

Review of CSSS officers in the Grade of Private Secretary (PS) and Personal Assistant (PA) under FR 56(j) and Rule 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972

Reminder

4/3/2016-CS.II(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension
Department of Personnel & Training

Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market,
New Delhi-110003, 08th November, 2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Review of CSSS officers in the Grade of Private Secretary (PS) and Personal Assistant (PA) under FR 56G) and Rule 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 -reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's D.O. letter No 3/8/2015-CS.I (D) dated 26.02.2016 vide which all the cadre units of CSSS were requested to furnish the inputs in the format annexed therewith with respect to the officers who in the opinion of the Ministry/Department, are covered under extant provisions of FR 56G)/Rule 48 of CCS (Pension) Rule, 1972. Reminder has also been issued in the matter. However, the inputs sought in respect of PS and P A Grade is still awaited from several Ministries/Departments.

2. It is, therefore, once again, requested to the all defaulting cadre units to furnish the requisite information in respect of PSs and PAs Grade who are due for review under the provisions of FR 560) to this Department immediately.

(Umesh Kumar Bhatia)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Tel.No.24623157

To
Under Secretaries of all the defaulting cadre units of CSSS

DoPT Order

Removal of state-wise jurisdiction of Banks for disbursement of Central Government (Civil) Pensioners: Clarification regarding

Removal of state-wise jurisdiction of Banks for disbursement of Central Government (Civil) Pensioners: Clarification regarding

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE
TRIKOOT-II, BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE,
NEW DELHI-110066
PHONES : 26174596, 26174456, 26174438

CPAO/IT&Tech/Amend. Sch. Book/9.Vol-VII/2016-17/ 165

7th November, 2016

Office Memorandum

Subject: Removal of state-wise jurisdiction of Banks for disbursement of Central Government (Civil) Pensioners: Clarification regarding.

In pursuance of Accounting and Operating Procedure for Central Pension Processing Centre of Authorised Banks for Pension Disbursement to Central Government (Civil) pensioners issued by CAPO vide F.No. CPAO/Tech/CPPC/Guidelines/2011-12/29 in February, 2012, all banks were allowed to establish a Central Pension Processing Centre (CPPC) for disbursement of Central Civil Pension through any of their CBS enabled branch.

2. As clarifications in this regard are still sought by banks etc, it is reiterated that any retiring employee / pensioner can open a Pension Account with any CBS enabled branch of any of the authorized banks without any state jurisdiction. A list of Authorised Banks is attached (Annexure).

This issues with the approval of O/o Controller General of Accounts

Encl: As above

(Vijay Singh)
Sr. Accounts Officer (IT & Tech)
Ph. No.011-26166758

List of Authorised Bank

S.No	Name of Bank
1	Allahabad Bank
2	Andhra Bank
3	Axis Bank
4	Bank of Baroda
5	Bank of India
6	Bank of Maharashtra
7	Canara Bank
8	Central Bank of India
9	Corporation Bank
10	Dena Bank
11	HDFC Bank
12	ICICI Bank
13	IDBI Bank
14	Indian Bank
15	Indian Overseas Bank
16	Oriental Bank of Commerce
17	Punjab National Bank
18	Punjab & Sind Bank
19	State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur
20	State Bank of Hyderabad
21	State Bank of India
22	State Bank of Mysore
23	State Bank of Patiala
24	State Bank of Travancore
25	Syndicate Bank
26	Union Bank of India
27	United Bank of India
28	United Commercial Bank
29	Vijaya Bank

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Ex-gratia lump sum compensation - Recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission

Ex-gratia lump sum compensation - Recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission

No. 20(2)/2016/D (Pay/Services)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
D (Pay/Services)

New Delhi, 2nd November, 2016

To
The Chief of the Army Staff
The Chief of the Air Staff
The Chief of the Navy Staff

Subject: Ex-gratia lump sum compensation - Recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission.

Sir,
I am directed to refer to this Ministry’s letter No. 20(1)/98/D(Pay/Services) dated 22.09.1998 as amended vide letter of even number dated 12.04.1999, 03.08.1999, 19.05.2000, 21.10.2008 and letter No. 20(5)/2009/D(Pay/Services) dated 4.6.2010 on the above subject and to say that in pursuance of Government’s decision on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission, the existing rate of ex-gratia lump sum compensation to the next of kin of the deceased Defence Forces Personnel is revised as follows:

S No.	Circumstances	Rates (in Rs.)
(a)	Death occurring due to accidents in course of performance of duties	25 Lakhs
(b)	Death in the course of performance of duties attributed to acts of violence by terrorists, anti-social elements etc.	25 Lakhs
(c)	Death occuring in border skirmishes and action against militants, terrorists, extremists, sea pirates	35 Lakhs
(d)	Death occuring while on duty in the specified high altitude, inaccessible border posts, on account of natural disasters, extreme weather  conditions	35 Lakhs
(e)	Death occuring during enemy action in war or such war like engagements, which are specifically notified by Ministry of Defence and death occuring during evacuation of Indian National from a war-torn zone in foreign country.	45 Lakhs

• This letter takes effect from 01.01.2016.
• The other terms and conditions contained in the Ministry’s letter dated 22.09.1998 as amended shall remain unchanged.
• This issues with the concurrence of Finance Division of this Ministry vide their UO No. 8 (1)/2016-AG (414-PA) dated 27.10.2016.

Yours faithfully,
(Prashant Rastogi)

Under Secretary to the Government of India

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Central Government permits Rs.500 and Rs.1000 currency notes on highway toll plazas till midnight of 11.11.2016

Central Government permits Rs.500 and Rs.1000 currency notes on highway toll plazas till midnight of 11.11.2016

The government has permitted fee collectors at toll plazas on highways to accept currency notes of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 denominations till the midnight of 11.11.2016. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued instructions to all the concessionaries including BOT, OMT operators and other fee collection agencies in this regard. The orders have been issued in order to avoid difficulties that may be faced by the highway users following instructions by the Ministry of Finance yesterday that currency notes of the denominations of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 will no longer be legal tender from 12.00 am today.
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FAQ on Withdrawal of Legal Tender Character of the Old High Denomination Bank Notes

FAQ on Withdrawal of Legal Tender Character of the Old High Denomination Bank Notes

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Withdrawal of Legal Tender Character of the Old High Denomination Bank Notes

1. Why is this scheme?
The incidence of fake Indian currency notes in higher denomination has increased. For ordinary persons, the fake notes look similar to genuine notes, even though no security feature has been copied. The fake notes are used for anti national and illegal activities. High denomination notes have been misused by terrorists and for hoarding black money. India remains a cash based economy hence the circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes continues to be a menace. In order to contain the rising incidence of fake notes and black money, the scheme to withdraw has been introduced.

2. What is this scheme?
The legal tender character of the notes in denominations of Rs.500 and Rs.1000 stands withdrawn. In consequence thereof withdrawn old high denomination (OHD) notes cannot be used for transacting business and/or store of value for future usage. The OHD notes can be exchanged for value at any of the 19 offices of the Reserve Bank of India or at any of the bank branches or at any Head Post Office or Sub-Post Office.

3. How much value will I get?
You will get value for the entire volume of notes tendered at the bank branches / RBI offices.

4. Can I get all in cash?
No. You will get upto Rs.4000 per person in cash irrespective of the size of tender and anything over and above that will be receivable by way of credit to bank account.

5. Why I cannot get the entire amount in cash when I have surrendered everything in cash?
The Scheme of withdrawal of old high denomination(OHD) notes does not provide for it, given its objectives.

6. Rs.4000 cash is insufficient for my need. What to do?
You can use balances in bank accounts to pay for other requirements by cheque or through electronic means of payments such as Internet banking, mobile wallets, IMPS, credit/debit cards etc.

7. What if I don't have any bank account?
You can always open a bank account by approaching a bank branch with necessary documents required for fulfilling the KYC requirements.

8. What if, if I have only JDY account?
A JDY account holder can avail the exchange facility subject to the caps and other laid down limits in accord with norms and procedures.

9. Where can I go to exchange the notes?
The exchange facility is available at all Issue Offices of RBI and branches of commercial banks/RRBS/UCBs/State Co-op banks or at any Head Post Office or Sub-Post Office.

10. Need I go to my bank branch only?
For exchange upto 4000 in cash you may go to any bank branch with valid identity proof.
For exchange over 4000, which will be accorded through credit to Bank account only, you may go to the branch where you have an account or to any other branch of the same bank.

In case you want to go to a branch of any other bank where you are not maintaining an account, you will have to furnish valid identity proof and bank account details required for electronic fund transfer to your account.

11. Can I go to any branch of my bank?
Yes you can go to any branch of your bank.

12. Can I go to any branch of any other bank?
Yes, you can go to any branch of any other bank. In that case you have to furnish valid identity proof for exchange in cash; both valid identity proof and bank account details will be required for electronic fund transfer in case the amount to be exchanged exceeds Rs.4000.

13. I have no account but my relative / friend has an account, can I get my notes exchanged into that account?
Yes, you can do that if the account holder relative/friend etc gives you permission in writing. While exchanging, you should provide to the bank, evidence of permission given by the account holder and your valid identity proof.

14. Should I go to bank personally or can I send the notes through my representative?
Personal visit to the branch is preferable. In case it is not possible for you to visit the branch you may send your representative with an express mandate i.e. a written authorisation. The representative should produce authority letter and his / her valid identity proof while tendering the notes.

15. Can I withdraw from ATM?
It may take a while for the banks to recalibrate their ATMs. Once the ATMs are functional, you can withdraw from ATMs upto a maximum of Rs.2,000/- per card per day upto 18th November, 2016. The limit will be raised to Rs.4000/- per day per card from 19th November 2016 onwards.

16. Can I withdraw cash against cheque?
Yes, you can withdraw cash against withdrawal slip or cheque subject to ceiling of Rs.10,000/- in a day within an overall limit of Rs.20,000/- in a week (including withdrawals from ATMs) for the first fortnight i.e. upto 24th November 2016.

17. Can I deposit withdrawn notes through ATMs, Cash Deposit Machine or cash Recycler?
Yes, OHD notes can be deposited in Cash Deposits machines / Cash Recyclers.

18. Can I make use of electronic (NEFT/RTGS /IMPS/ Internet Banking / Mobile banking etc.) mode?
You can use NEFT/RTGS/IMPS/Internet Banking/Mobile Banking or any other electronic/ non-cash mode of payment.

19. How much time do I have to exchange the notes?
The scheme closes on 30th December 2016. The OHD banknotes can be exchanged at branches of commercial banks, Regional Rural Banks, Urban Cooperative banks, State Cooperative Banks and RBI till 30th December 2016. For those who are unable to exchange their Old High Denomination Banknotes on or before December 30, 2016, an opportunity will be given to them to do so at specified offices of the RBI, along with necessary documentation as may be specified by the Reserve Bank of India.

20. I am right now not in India, what should I do?
If you have OHD banknotes in India, you may authorise in writing enabling another person in India to deposit the notes into your bank account. The person so authorised has to come to the bank branch with the OHD banknotes, the authority letter given by you and a valid identity proof (Valid Identity proof is any of the following: Aadhaar Card, Driving License, Voter ID Card, Pass Port, NREGA Card, PAN Card, Identity Card Issued by Government Department, Public Sector Unit to its Staff)

21. I am an NRI and hold NRO account, can the exchange value be deposited in my account?
Yes, you can deposit the OHD banknotes to your NRO account.

22. I am a foreign tourist, I have these notes. What should I do?
You can purchase foreign exchange equivalent to Rs.5000 using these OHD notes at airport exchange counters within 72 hours after the notification, provided you present proof of purchasing the OHD notes.

23. I have emergency needs of cash (hospitalisation, travel, life saving medicines) then what I should do?
You can use the OHD notes for paying for your hospitalisation charges at government hospitals, for purchasing bus tickets at government bus stands for travel by state government or state PSU buses, train tickets at railway stations, and air tickets at airports, within 72 hours after the notification.

24. What is proof of identity?
Valid Identity proof is any of the following: Aadhaar Card, Driving License, Voter ID Card, Pass Port, NREGA Card, PAN Card, Identity Card Issued by Government Department, Public Sector Unit to its Staff.

25. Where can I get more information on this scheme?
Further information is available at our website (www.rbi.org.in) and GoI website (www.rbi.org.in)

26. If I have a problem, whom should I approach?
You may approach the control room of RBI by email or on Telephone Nos 022 22602201/022 22602944

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