Action taken report, for not adhering to AML/CFT guidelines in DOP

Regarding Action taken on Delinquent Officer for delinquencies noticed during conduct of any Financial Transactions at the Post Offices.

No. 1-26/2019-PCO/PMLA
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts

Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110001
Dated: 19th January ,2021.

To,

All Head of Circles.

Subject: Regarding Action taken on Delinquent Officer for delinquencies noticed during conduct of any Financial Transactions at the Post Offices.

Dear Sir/Madam,

This is regarding the review of DoPs by Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in near future in connection with implementation of AML/CFT guidelines.

2. In this regard following information is urgently required (01.01.2016 onwards):

(i) Whether any major or minor penalty charge-sheet issued to any postal official, containing any of the following charges:-
a. Opening of account without Proper due diligence or deficiency in KYC.
b. Dispensing cash beyond Rs 20,000/- in accounts, other than POSB.
c. Accepting cash deposits, beyond Rs. 50,000/- without taking PAN or form 60 declaration.

(ii) Action taken report, if any against delinquent official for not adhering to AML/CFT guidelines.

3. Accordingly, a detailed report regarding above mentioned points may be sent to Directorate by 31.01 .2022.

with regards.

Yours faithfully,
GM(Ops)CEPT&
PCO(PMLA)