In November 2021, which of the following has been authorized by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI),  to collect direct taxes on behalf of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?

In November 2021, which of the following has been authorized by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI),  to collect direct taxes on behalf of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)? Correct Answer RBL Bank

The correct answer is RBL Bank.

Key Points

  • RBL Bank has been authorized by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI),  to collect direct taxes on behalf of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
  • The recommendation was made by the Controller General of Accounts, Ministry of Finance, and Government of India.
  • RBL Bank's corporate and individual customers will be able to pay their direct taxes through RBL Bank's mobile or net banking platforms.

Important Points

  • ​After technical integration, RBL Bank’s corporate and individual customers will be able to pay their direct taxes through RBL Bank’s mobile banking or net banking platforms

Additional Information

  • RBL Bank is one of India’s leading private sector banks with an expanding presence across the country.
  • The Bank offers specialized services under five business verticals namely: Corporate & Institutional Banking, Commercial Banking, Branch & Business Banking, Retail Assets and Treasury and Financial Markets Operations.
  • RBL Bank is headquartered in Mumbai.
  • It was founded in 1943.

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In the question below, are given a statement followed by three courses of actions numbered I, II and III. On the basis of the information given, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, and then decide which of the following suggested courses of actions logically follow(s) for pursuing. Statement: In a bid to find a successor to founder CEO Rana Kapoor, The Yes Bank has formed a five member panel including two members from outside the bank, less than a week after Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut short his tenure until January 31 2019. In a press release sent to the exchanges late on Tuesday evening, Yes Bank said that the “search and selection committee” would comprise of three members of the bank’s nomination and remuneration committee and also two external members, which the bank did not specify.  Courses of action: I. However, the board has requested the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to grant an extension to Kapoor up to September 2019 ‘for finalization of audited financial statements for fiscal year ending March 2019 and in order for the statutory AGM process to be completed’. II. The board has also recommended the elevation of senior group presidents Rajat Monga and Pralay Mondal as executive directors ‘to ensure a long term succession plan within Yes Bank, and given the demonstrated track record of these two senior leaders’. All this will be subject to RBI approval.  III. The panel will comprise of five members and will focus on find a successor to Rana Kapoor.
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