Chapter 3  

3.1       Specific instructions

  1. a.) If a DD for the same amount on the same day on the same paying bank is issued, alphabets like A, B, C and so on can be prefixed from the second DD onwards before the Cypher Code.

    b.) If such a situation arises where on a same day many DDs are issued on the same  paying bank for similar amounts, the issuing bank may enter into a bilateral arrangement with the paying bank as per the guidelines issued in the Manual.  

  2. If the value of the DD is above Rs. 10000/- Cypher Code has to be written clearly on the face of the DD in the space between the Issuing Bank code column and the date column for which provision is made on the DD

  3. If the value of the DD is above Rs. 50000/- the Cypher Code alongwith the other particulars like the date, amount, etc., have to be communicated to the Paying Bank through Fax/Telex duly authenticated by the Authorised Officer of the Bank. (Specimen Fax message is given in Appendix No. III)

  4. If the amount is less than Rs. 50000/- no Fax message need be sent to the paying bank.

  5. The member banks will have to always ensure that the key Number Sets are under PERSONAL CUSTODY of Nodal Officer or a single officer identified for this purpose.

  6. Only authorised persons alone can have access to the same.

  7. Changes in the key numbers, if any, will be communicated by NAFSCOB to each SCB well-in-advance fixing a specific date from which the NEW SET of Key/Code Numbers will become operative.  The SCB is in turn will advise their branches and their member banks under AIMAS in the respective State.