Hi
Witness is required at the time of submission of documents. This is a one time 
activity for that loan.

I think this is ok.
Harish.

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From: "Mahesh Panicker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <accessindia@accessindia.org.in>
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 1:06 AM
Subject: Re: [AI] facilities given by punjab national bank to visuallyimpaired 
persons


>I am afraid this means that the same kind of dificulties that are
> particularly associated with PNB is to be continued in a different way. the
> procedure for issuing ATMs remains rather complex and long, and the idea of
> the witness can be used to trouble a visually challenged person as has been
> happening more often than not.
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> On 7/29/08, kishanlal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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>> RETAIL BANKING DIVISION: ADVANCES: CIRCULAR NO: 30
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>> RETAIL LOANS TO VISUALLY CHALLENGED PERSONS
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>> RBI, vide Notification dated 4.6.2008, has, inter alia, advised to ensure
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>> execution of documents, it is advised that all documents to be executed by
>> the blind persons be witnessed by two witnesses.  A declaration be obtained
>> from the witnesses to the effect that the documents have been read over and
>> understood by the blind person in their presence who after understanding the
>> consequences thereof has put his signature in their presence.
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>> accounts by the blind persons be also taken care of.  In some of the States,
>> documents evidencing creation of mortgage needs to be stamped. In such
>> States, the mortgage deed can be got registered.   Further, where the blind
>> person is conversant with Braille language, the documents in the said
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>> HO: OP&SD vide their letter dated 29.10.2007 have decided as under:
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>> ATM cards to visually challenged persons may be issued considering the
>> merits of each applicant. In such cases, specific request with full
>> justification be sent to OPSD, Head Office, New Delhi for their approval for
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>> You are requested to ensure strict compliance of the same at each CBB
>> centre under your jurisdiction.
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>> CC: TheSeniorManager,Marketing/Inspection&Audit/Planning&Development
>> Department, Zonal Office, Jaipur for information and necessary action in the
>> matter at the point of need.
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>> With warm regards
>> Yours sincerely
>> Kishanlal Sharma
>> Mobile: 09413849638
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