Banks to operate with conditions from next week
Chandigarh, April 18, 2020 : Government of India and Government of Punjab have permitted Banks to operate from April 20 but with riders.
According a letter of the Deputy Commissioner & District Magistrate Bathinda, Banks will operate on all working days during normal banking hours on rotational basis. This letter states that Only one third of the branches shall be opened. It also stated that Bank ATMs will be operational 24X7 and BCs and CSPs will provide services in the urban & rural areas with the security staff and BCs instructed to ensure social distancing and hygiene.
It also said that all the treasury, Currency Chest, CAC, Cells, Captive Branches, CRA/CIT Agency lined branches, Branding handling Import Export business, BC/CSP, Controlling offices and IT offices shall be kept open during Normal Banking Hours on All Bank working days.