Banking transaction hours in Assam from 9 AM to 1 PM till 5 June

May 31: The Banking business hours in branches will now be from 9.00 AM to 1.00 PM. The new timing will be inforce from June 1 to June 5. Earlier, the banks used to open at 10 AM. This order will be applicable to all banks in Assam.

The banking transaction hour has been changed from 10 am to 2pm to 9.00 am to 1 pm with from tomorrow to 5th of June . The reduced business hour has been decided by Convenor of SLBC in consultation with state government. The order will be applicable to all banks in Assam.

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However, as per State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA)Head Offices/ Administrative Offices/ Branches/ CPCs to function with 50% staff strength. However, in respect of branches, suitable decisions may be taken by the local offices of the member banks with regard to staff requirements depending on the business of the branch for the effective functioning of the branches and to ensure uninterrupted banking services to the public.

Alternate Channel to remain open and function as usual. Back office services viz. Currency Chest, ATM Cash Loading Vendors, Offices in Data Centre, Data Recovery Centres, ATM Back Offices, Service Branches, Clearing House, Bank Treasury Officers etc. to function as usual. ATM availability and adequate cash in ATM Machines to be ensured.