The Government introduced the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
It seeks to increase the option for nominees per bank account to four, from existing one, among others.
The Bill suggests the allocation of unclaimed dividends, shares, interest, or redemption of bonds to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
It is redefining 'substantial interest' for directorships, which could increase to ₹2 crore instead of the current limit of ₹5 lakh, which was fixed almost six decades ago.
The Bill also seeks to redefine the reporting dates for banks for regulatory compliance to the 15th and last day of every month instead of the second and fourth Fridays.
The Bill, proposes to amend the
Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934,
The Banking Regulation Act, 1949,
The State Bank of India Act, 1955,
The Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970 and
The Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1980.