SB ORDER NO.

2 /2007
No.113-6/2002-SB
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110001.
Date: 12.4.2007
To
All Heads of Circles/Regions
Addl. Director General, APS, New Delhi.

Subject:- Introduction of the depositor at the time of opening of

saving account.

Sir / Madam,

The undersigned is directed to say that it has come to the notice of this
office that saving accounts are being opened without proper introduction of
the depositors. In some cases, post office staff insists introduction by the
person known to post office as the only mean of introduction. This office had
already specified the various modes of introduction vide SB Order No.30/2002
issued vide letter of even number dated 21.11.2002 and 27.11.2002. These
modes are being reproduced below:-
1. Attestation of the signature of depositor by a person known to post
office or bank or authorities specified in this behalf.
2. Identification of depositor by means of photo Identity Card, Ration
Card, Voter Card, Passport, Driving License, CGHS Card, or any
other Identity Card issued by a proper authority, bearing depositor’s
photograph and signature.
3. Identification of the depositor by a person who holds an account in
the same post office where the depositor is having his/her account.
4. Identification of depositor through his/her post office/SB Identity
Card.

It was mentioned in this order that particulars of identity should be

entered in the SB-3 and Index Register.

2. It is further enjoined upon all concerned that it should be ensured that

address of depositor filled in SB-3 is complete. If the introduction is accepted
through a person, his/her full address should be noted on SB-3 and Index
Register and if the introduction is accepted through any of the documents
mentioned above, in addition to mentioning the particulars of that document,
attested copy of the same should also be attached with SB-3.

3. It is requested that this may kindly be brought to the notice of all post
offices including sub post offices for information, guidance and necessary
action.

4. This issues with the approval of DDG(FS)

Yours faithfully,
 (Kawal Jit Singh)
Assistant Superintendent Posts
(SB&CC)
Copy to-
12. Director of Audit (P&T), Delhi.
13. All Directors/Dy. Directors of Accounts, Postal
14. Director, Postal Staff College, Ghaziabad.
15. All Directors, Postal Training Centers.
16. DDG(FS)/DDG(VIG)
17. Director (FS)/VIG
18. AD Inspection/PF/Vigilance/Postal Accounts Section
19. All Accounts Officers ICO(SB)
20. All recognized Staff Unions and Associations.
21. Min. of Finance (DEA) NS-II section, North Block, New Delhi.
22. PS to Member (D)