Question : STITCHING OF DISFIGURED CURRENCY NOTES



(a) whether currency notes disfigured by being stitched together or any other manner attract violation of rules laid down by Reserve Bank of India; and

(b) if so, the details thereof ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY QF FINANCE(SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)

(a)&(b): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has informed that there is no specific provision under Banking Regulation Act, 1949 or under RBI Act 1934 to check/prevent such misuse of currency notes. Hence RBI has made an appeal to the members of public not to use banknotes for making garlands, decorative pandais and places of worship or for showering on personalities in social events.