Friday, 19 April 2013

[www.keralites.net] Is your cheque book CTS-2010 standard compliant?

 



Is your cheque book CTS-2010 standard compliant?
 
Reserve Bank of India has issued guidelines on standardization and enhancement of security features for cheque leaves referred to as CTS-2010. These features are aimed at enhancing customer safety and facilitating easier processing of cheques. RBI has advised all banks to issue only multi-city/payable at par CTS-2010 standard cheques and withdraw Non-CTS-2010 standard cheques by July 31, 2013.
 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q1: How do I know if my present cheque book is 'CTS-2010' standard compliant?
A: CTS-2010 standard
cheques will have letters 'CTS-2010' printed vertically on the cheque leaf (near the perforation on the left side) as shown in the image below.
 
Q2: My cheque book is CTS-2010 standard compliant. What do I have to do?
A: You can continue to use the same and there is no further action required.
 
Q3: My cheque book is not CTS-2010 standard compliant. Can I continue to use it?
A: As per RBI
guidelines, Non-CTS-2010 standard compliant cheques will be accepted for clearing up to July 31, 2013. Therefore, we recommend you to replace your Non-CTS-2010 cheque book with a new cheque book at the earliest.
 
Q4: I have issued Non-CTS-2010 standard post dated cheques (PDCs) for repayment of my loan. What do I have to do?
A: You are advised to convert these into Auto Debit or Electronic Clearing Service (ECS) instructions (at locations where ECS/RECS facility is available) OR You can replace the existing Non-CTS-2010 standard PDCs with CTS-2010
cheques (at locations where ECS/RECS facility is not available).
Best Regards
Prakash Nair



www.keralites.net

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