The following persons, firms, etc, who are properly introduced, may open Current
account by signing the prescribed account opening form(s), along with PAN / GIR Numbers or
declaration in Form No.60/61.
An individual in his/her own name;
More than one individual in their joint names payable to all of them jointly
or any one or more of them or survivor(s).
A Hindu Undivided Family, a Proprietorship concern, a partnership firm, a
Company, a trust, a local body, Govt. Department, etc., in its own name by giving clear operational
instructions.
In terms of Reserve Bank of India's guidelines, photograph should be given at the
time of opening of all categories of deposits accounts (including Current Account) of both
resident and non-resident account holders inclusive of persons authorised to open / operate
the accounts as applicable.
A Current Account may be opened with a minimum of Rs.1000/- in fully / partially
computerised branches and Rs.500/- in other branches irrespective of the location of the branches.
However at Specialised Commercial & Personal Banking branches this is Rs. 10,000/- for current
Accounts.
If the prescribed minimum balance is not maintained in the current account
Rs.28/- per occasion with a maximum of Rs.500/- per month will be collected..
Revision in 'Minimum Balance' to be maintained
with effect from 15.02.2007, is as shown below:
Bank will collect charges for the ledger folios used in Current accounts at the
rate prescribed below:
Rs. 66/- per ledger page (40 entries or part thereof considered as one ledger
page) and Rs.83/- per computer statement sheet on a half-yearly basis subject to the concessions
provided on maintenance of average balance.