Quick answerRBI removed Bank of Punjab Limited from the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934, effective October 1, 2005. This means it ceased to be a scheduled commercial bank, impacting its regulatory status and access to central bank facilities.
What changed
The name of Bank of Punjab Limited was excluded from the Second Schedule to the RBI Act, 1934, effective October 1, 2005. This was notified via RBI notification DBOD. No. PSBD.353/16.01.130/2005-06 dated October 7, 2005, and published in the Gazette of India on October 29, 2005.
What it means for you
For Bank of Punjab, losing scheduled bank status means it can no longer access RBI's liquidity facilities or borrow from the central bank at the repo rate. For other banks, this signals a regulatory action that may follow mergers or restructuring, and they should review counterparty exposure to such entities.
The rule, in the simplest words
A bank's name can be removed from the RBI's Schedule II, which means it's no longer a [scheduled commercial bank, a bank that follows central bank rules and gets its support]
When a bank is removed from Schedule II, it can't access the central bank's [liquidity facilities, money to help banks lend more] or borrow at the [repo rate, the rate at which banks borrow from the central bank]
Other banks need to check if they have any [outstanding exposure, unpaid loans or debts] to the removed bank and update their records
How it plays out — a real example
A risk manager at State Bank of India in Mumbai checks the bank's exposure to Bank of Punjab Limited after hearing about its removal from the RBI's Schedule II, and updates the bank's records to reflect the change in Bank of Punjab's regulatory status, ensuring that the bank's credit risk is properly assessed.
What you must do
Verify if your bank has any outstanding exposure to Bank of Punjab Limited and assess credit risk accordingly.
Update internal records to reflect that Bank of Punjab is no longer a scheduled commercial bank.
Monitor RBI notifications for similar exclusions that may affect other entities in your portfolio.
Who it affects
Bank of Punjab Limited, All scheduled commercial banks with exposure to Bank of Punjab, RBI's regulatory and supervisory divisions
Regulatory timeline
Stated effective dateeffective October 1, 2005
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What does exclusion from the Second Schedule mean for a bank?
It means the bank loses its status as a scheduled commercial bank, which restricts its access to RBI's liquidity facilities, interbank borrowing at preferential rates, and certain regulatory benefits.
When did this exclusion take effect?
The exclusion was effective from October 1, 2005, as per the RBI notification dated October 7, 2005.
Should other banks take any action regarding this exclusion?
Yes, banks should review any existing exposures to Bank of Punjab Limited and update their internal systems to reflect its non-scheduled status for risk management and regulatory reporting.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2005-06/316
DBOD.Ret.BC.No. 67 /12.06.095/2005-06
March 06, 2006
All Scheduled Commercial Banks
Dear Sir
Exclusion from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India
Act, 1934 - ' Bank of Punjab Limited '
We advise that the name of ' Bank of Punjab
Limited ' has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of
India Act, 1934 with effect from October 01, 2005, in terms of notification
DBOD. No. PSBD.353/16.01.130/2005-06 dated October 07, 2005 which was published
in the Gazette of India ( Part III - Section 4 ) on October 29, 2005
Yours faithfully
(S.Oram)
Deputy General Manager
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2005-06/316 · issued 06 Mar 2006. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
Test yourself
Quick self-check built only from the facts already on this page — tap a question to reveal the answer.
Q1. In one line, what does this circular do?
RBI removed Bank of Punjab Limited from the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934, effective October 1, 2005. This means it ceased to be a scheduled commercial bank, impacting its regulatory status and access to central bank facilities.
Q2. Who does this circular apply to?
Bank of Punjab Limited, All scheduled commercial banks with exposure to Bank of Punjab, RBI's regulatory and supervisory divisions
Q3. What is the first thing you should do about it?
Verify if your bank has any outstanding exposure to Bank of Punjab Limited and assess credit risk accordingly.
Verify if your bank has any outstanding exposure to Bank of Punjab Limited and assess credit risk accordingly.
Update internal records to reflect that Bank of Punjab is no longer a scheduled commercial bank.
Monitor RBI notifications for similar exclusions that may affect other entities in your portfolio.
Grouped from the action items above — a single circular may involve more than one team.
Worked example & action-note template
Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (Bank of Punjab Limited, All scheduled commercial banks with exposure to Bank of Punjab, RBI's regulatory and supervisory divisions), your first concrete step on “Bank of Punjab removed from RBI Schedule II” is: “Verify if your bank has any outstanding exposure to Bank of Punjab Limited and assess credit risk accordingly.” (RBI issued this 06 Mar 2006).
Circular: RBI/2005-06/316 -- Bank of Punjab removed from RBI Schedule II
Issued: 06 Mar 2006
Action required: Verify if your bank has any outstanding exposure to Bank of Punjab Limited and assess credit risk accordingly.
Action required: Update internal records to reflect that Bank of Punjab is no longer a scheduled commercial bank.
Action required: Monitor RBI notifications for similar exclusions that may affect other entities in your portfolio.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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Official RBI source: https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/NotificationUser.aspx?Id=2773&Mode=0 — Plain-English summary by BankPulse (bankpulse.ai), reviewed by our expert review panel. Independent platform, not affiliated with the Reserve Bank of India; never reproduces RBI text verbatim.
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