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With a view to containing COVID-l9 cases in the State of Gujarat, Heads of major
PSBs & Private sector banks, Regional Director of RBI, Ahmedabad, Convener, SLBC,
Gujarat etc. held a meeting to have an assessment and course of action to be taken with
regards to banking activities. Based on the outcome of the meeting, the SLBC has
recommended ceftain steps vide letter referred above. The state government has
considered the said recommendations and as a measure to contain the spread of COVID-
19, it is hereby decided from 21.04.2021 tg 30.04.2021 as under:
1. Banking business for customers shall be undertaken from 10.00 am to 2:00 pm
2. Bank branches and its offices shall provide only essential seruices to customers and
preference shall be given to Sr. Citizens. The essential seruices will include cash
deposit, cash withdrawal, RTGS & Remittances including Clearing etc. Any call given
by the government shall be given priority.
3. Staff strength in branches/administrative offices shall be curtailed by 50% by adopting
alternate days working/work from home etc. to minimize the risk of spread of
pandemic.
Banks shall ensure adequate cash in ATMs and encourage the customers to use Digital
Payments modes.
In addition to the above, guidelines relating to COVID-19 Pandemic issued by the
Government of India, Government of Gujarat and all other local Competent Authorities
shall also be strictly adhered to and Covid Appropriate Behaviour to be Strictly observed
by all concerned.
This issues with the approval of the competent authority on note dated 20.04.202t
on even number file of this Department.
By order and in the name of Governor of Gujarat.

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