The Reserve Bank of India has directed banks to incorporate the name of purchaser in a demand draft to address concerns of money laundering.
The RBI has made required changes in this regard in the Know Your Customer norms, effective Sept. 15.
The apex bank in a notification said the step is being taken to address concerns arising out of anonymity provided by payments through demand drafts and its possible misuse for money laundering.
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