New RBI guidelines prohibiting alterations / corrections on cheques

This will get implemented from July 01, 2010.

As per RBI Circular - DPSS.CO.CHD.No. 1832/01.07.05/2009-10 dated 22nd February 2010, no changes / corrections should be carried out on the cheques (other than for date validation purposes, if required). For any change in the payee’s name, courtesy amount (amount in figures) or legal amount (amount in words), etc., fresh cheque forms should be used by customers. This would help banks to identify and control fraudulent alterations.

In view of the above guidelines, with effect from July 01, 2010 no alterations in cheque will be allowed (even if signature is made at the place of alteration on cheque). These kinds of altered cheques will not be honored by Bank.