FAQs
What is the primary function of the Currency Chest Team?
The primary function of the Currency Chest Team is to manage the vault activities, ensuring timely cash dispensing, proper cash handling, and adherence to RBI norms and rules.
How do we ensure cash availability for cash van officers?
We ensure timely opening of the vault and manage cash inflows and outflows to maintain availability for cash van officers.
What are the key responsibilities regarding cash dispensing?
Key responsibilities include ensuring proper cash dispensing branch-wise with no errors and adjudicating notes as per RBI norms.
What is required for proper cash management and good audit rating?
Knowledge of RBI guidelines, procedures, and controls is essential for better cash management in the unit and achieving a good audit rating.
How often should visits and checks be conducted in the chest area?
Surprise checks should be conducted regularly, especially on holidays and nights, to ensure proper security and operations.
What is the procedure for handling security in the chest area?
Security procedures include ensuring 24-hour vigilance by guards, proper checks and frisking during movement, and maintaining the functionality of all security equipment.
What should be done to maintain the cleanliness of the vault?
It is important to keep the vault clean and free of any unwanted items to ensure a secure and efficient working environment.
How can excess cash be managed with other banks?
By identifying potential partnerships with other currency chest banks for offloading excess cash through diversion orders and maintaining good relationships with them.
What is the expected outcome of an audit?
The expectation is to have an absolutely clean audit report with no adverse comments in any area, particularly during RBI inspections.
How can we ensure proper stationery control in the chest?
By keeping an optimum level of stationery required and implementing measures to prevent leakage and reduce costs associated with stationery use.