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What is the service charge levied by the currency chest on non-chest branches for large modern Current Chests?
What should banks do to ensure a steady supply of coins for distribution?
How should banks incentivize the distribution of coins by their BCs?
What is one responsibility of senior officers during visits to currency chests and branches?
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What is the service charge applicable for non-chest branches dealing with other Currency Chests?
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What should not be required for banks to receive incentives for certain transactions?
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What frequency of verification is required for the implementation of coin distribution measures?
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On what basis will currency chest branches pass on incentives to linked branches/chests?
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What is the main objective of the Currency Distribution and Exchange Scheme (CDES)?
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What percentage of capital expenditure is eligible for reimbursement for opening currency chests in underbanked states?
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What is the maximum ceiling for capital expenditure reimbursement per currency chest?
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How long are banks reimbursed for revenue expenditures under the CDES?
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In the North Eastern region, what is the reimbursement rate for capital expenditure on currency chests?
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Which regulatory act is associated with the issuance of guidelines for the Clean Note Policy?
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What is the objective of the Clean Note Policy?
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What is one of the key features of the CDES incentives?
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What is the penalty for shortages in soiled note remittances for denominations up to ₹ 50?
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What percentage penalty is imposed on counterfeit notes detected in soiled note remittances?
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What is the penalty amount for mutilated notes in soiled note remittances, regardless of denomination?
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How is the penalty for penalties associated with counterfeit notes determined?
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What actions trigger a penalty for deficit in currency chest balances?
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What percentage of revenue expenditure is eligible for reimbursement in the North Eastern region for the first five years?
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What is the fee charged for the exchange of soiled notes per packet for denominations up to ₹50?
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What is the fee for adjudicating a mutilated note per piece?
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How much is paid per bag for the distribution of coins?
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What additional incentive is provided for coin distribution in rural and semi-urban areas?
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What document is required to obtain the additional incentive for coin distribution?
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How is the incentive for coin distribution based on withdrawals determined?
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What is the reimbursement eligibility for revenue expenditure in the North Eastern region after the first five years?
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Who is the Competent Authority to decide the nature of irregularity related to a defaulting currency chest?
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What is the time frame in which an appeal against the Competent Authority's decision must be made?
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What penalty is imposed for cash-out at any ATM for more than ten hours in a month?
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Which entity is responsible for administering the Scheme of Penalty for non-replenishment of ATMs?
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On what grounds will appeals for waiver of penalty not be considered?
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In the case of White Label ATMs (WLAs), who is liable for the penalty imposed for non-replenishment?
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What must banks submit to the Issue Department regarding ATM downtime?
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Who has the authority to impose penalties related to non-replenishment of ATMs?
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Study Notes
Currency Distribution & Exchange Scheme (CDES)
- Established by RBI under Section 45 of the RBI Act, 1934 and Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
- Aims to promote Clean Note Policy and enhance public service through better currency management.
- Incentives provided to banks for setting up infrastructure and facilitating exchange of notes and coins.
Financial Incentives for Banks
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Currency Chests:
- 50% reimbursement of capital costs for branches in underbanked states, capped at ₹50 lakh per chest.
- In the North Eastern region, up to 100% reimbursement for costs capped at ₹50 lakh.
- 50% reimbursement of revenue costs for the first 3 years; 5 years in the North Eastern region.
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Exchange of Soiled and Mutilated Notes:
- ₹2 per packet for soiled notes up to ₹50 denomination.
- ₹2 per piece for adjudication of mutilated notes.
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Distribution of Coins:
- Incentive of ₹65 per bag distributed, plus an extra ₹10 for distribution in rural and semi-urban areas.
- Payments based on net withdrawals from currency chests.
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Cash Deposits by Non-Chest Branches:
- Service charge of ₹8 per 100 pieces for large modern currency chests; ₹5 for others, excluding applicable service tax.
Operational Guidelines
- No separate claims required for banks; incentives passed on to linked branches on a pro-rata basis.
- Banks encouraged to engage Business Correspondents (BCs) to facilitate coin distribution.
- Each branch should maintain a minimum stock of one bag of coins per denomination.
Penalties for Deficiencies in Service
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Shortages in Soiled Note Remittances:
- Penalty of ₹50 per soiled note up to ₹50 denomination; value of denomination for ₹100 and above.
- Equal to the denomination value for coins for any shortfall.
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Counterfeit Notes:
- 100% penalty on the notional value of counterfeit notes detected.
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Mutilated Notes:
- ₹50 penalty per piece, irrespective of denomination, in addition to loss incurred.
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Competent Authority for determining irregularities is the Officer-in-Charge of the Regional Office.
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Appeals against penalties can be made; however, excuses such as staff inexperience will not be considered valid.
ATM Non-Replenishment Penalty
- Instituted from October 1, 2021, to ensure cash availability in ATMs.
- Cash-out penalties of ₹10,000 per ATM for over 10 hours of downtime monthly.
- White Label ATMs penalized at the bank fulfilling the cash requirement; banks may recover penalties from WLA operators.
- System-generated statements on ATM downtime must be submitted to the Issue Department of RBI.
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Explore the guidelines and objectives of the Currency Distribution and Exchange Scheme (CDES) as established by the RBI under the Clean Note Policy. This quiz will enhance your understanding of currency management and the regulatory framework set in place for bank branches and currency chests.