RBI Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (2021) is a combination of three Ombudsman Schemes which are the Banking Ombudsman Scheme (2006), the Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Financial Companies (2018), and the Ombudsman Scheme for Digital Transactions (2019). This scheme came into effect on 12 November 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under this, the customers of RBI Regulated Entities (REs) like Banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), Credit Information Companies etc can register their complaints at one centralised point with the Ombudsman. If you face any issue while availing services from a bank, you can report the same to the ombudsman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s understand how RBI Integrated Ombudsman Scheme 2021 can help you if your bank is rejecting your applications without a valid reason. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also Read: Explore the <\/strong>RBI Restructuring 2.0 Scheme FAQs<\/strong><\/a>: eligibility, loan types, application process, credit score impact and more in our blog. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n RBI Ombudsman Scheme is like a complaint resolution system offered to customers. The schemes resolve complaints and grievances related to \u2018deficiency in service\u2019 on the part of REs. This enables the process of grievance redressal in a speedy, cost-effective, and satisfactory manner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The three schemes which are the Banking Ombudsman Scheme (2006), the Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Financial Companies (2018), and the Ombudsman Scheme for Digital Transactions (2019) had limited coverage of complaints of REs. They also had jurisdiction-related restrictions which led to integrating these three schemes into one Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (2021). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Any student or a regular banking customer facing \u2018any shortcoming or inadequacy in any financial service\u2019 which the Regulated Entity is required to provide, but is unable to do so which may or may not result in your financial loss- can file a complaint under this scheme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can learn more about RBI guidelines on Education loans<\/a> here. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The RBI under the Ombudsman Scheme 2021 created a provision for the use of Artificial Intelligence for banks and investigation Let\u2019s have a look at the peculiarities of this scheme- <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mahesh took an education loan from XYZ Bank. The bank sanctioned the loan amount but during loan disbursal deducted the processing charges twice. He informed the bank and filed a complaint with them. After waiting for more than 30 days the bank still did not provide any resolution to Mahesh. To settle the situation, he further filed an online complaint with the Ombudsman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The ombudsman, who is an independent person reviewed the complaint filed by Mahesh (a dissatisfied customer). He provided a fair resolution of his complaints by fairly coordinating between Mahesh and his simultaneous REs without any legal proceedings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Reserve Bank- Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS 2021) provides cost-free rectification of customer grievances involving service deficiencies by Regulated Entities under RBI. This is done only if the REs are unable to solve customer complaints satisfactorily or fail to reply within 30 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are 2 ways in which a customer can lodge their complaints with the Ombudsman. It includes applying online on the Complaint Management System of RBI, by physically visiting the centre or by sending a complaint letter\/ post. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note- <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Also Read: Many students from low-income families benefit from schemes on Education Loan. Learn about the benefits of <\/strong>Interest Subsidy Schemes on Education Loans<\/strong><\/a> in our blog. <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The RB-IOS 2021 covers the grievance redress process only for customers of Regulated Entities (REs) under the RBI. This includes banks, Scheduled (Urban)and Non-Scheduled (Urban) Primary Co-operative Banks, Payment System Participants (PSPs), and Credit Information Companies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Note:<\/strong> NBFCs that neither accept public deposits nor have an asset size of \u20b9100 crore and above (as per their latest audited balance sheet) are not covered under the RBI Integrated Ombudsman Scheme 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The RBI Ombudsman Scheme is a complaint resolution system for customers who are dissatisfied with the \u2018deficiency in services\u2019 of the REs. They can file complaints with the RBI-appointed Ombudsman and get their complaints resolved without any legal formalities.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> The RBI-appointed Ombudsman is a senior official who is responsible for grievance redressal fairly and impartially by being jurisdiction-neutral.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> The three Ombudsman Schemes the Banking Ombudsman Scheme (2006), the Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Financial Companies (2018), and the Ombudsman Scheme for Digital Transactions (2019) are integrated into one Ombudsman Scheme of 2021.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> The RB-IOS 2021 helps in the fair resolution of complaints by customers against RBI Regulated Entities (REs) without any legal proceedings. This will ensure user-friendly mechanisms and bring customer delight and financial inclusion to the scheme.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> In case of a dissatisfactory decision by the RBI-appointed Ombudsman, you can appeal to the Appellate Authority. The RBI\u2019s Executive Director in charge of the Consumer Education and Protection Department (CEPD) will further look into the matter<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n This was all about the RBI Integrated Ombudsman Scheme 2021. It helps in resolving customer complaints if you are dissatisfied with the services or complaint redressal cell of the REs in your resolution matter. It doesn\u2019t involve any legal proceedings and makes it hassle-free for you to seek clarity with your banking ombudsman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To know more about the loan application process, the best international bank accounts for students<\/strong><\/a>, forex and banking experience for global students or international money transfers<\/strong><\/a>, reach out to our experts at 1800572126 to help ease your study abroad experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is RBI Ombudsman Scheme?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Features of the RBI Ombudsman Scheme<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How Does the Ombudsman Scheme Work?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to file a Complaint with the RBI Ombudsman?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What REs are Covered under the Scheme?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Registered Entities (REs)<\/strong><\/td> Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Banks<\/td> Public Sector Banks
Private Sector Banks
Foreign Banks
Local Area Banks
Small Finance Banks
Payment Banks
Regional Rural Banks
Scheduled (Urban) Primary Co-operative Banks<\/td><\/tr>Non-Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks<\/td> With a deposit size of INR 50 crores and above<\/td><\/tr> Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Registered with RBI<\/td> Banks as well as non-banks are regulated by RBI\u00a0<\/td><\/tr> Payment System Participants (PSPs)<\/td> Banks as well as non-banks are regulated by the RBI\u00a0<\/td><\/tr> Credit Information Companies<\/td> All Credit Information Companies that are defined in the Companies Act, of 2013 granted a Certificate of Registration under sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) Act, of 2005. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n FAQs on the RBI Ombudsman Scheme<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n