RBI Rules on Inoperative Bank Accounts and Procedures for Reactivation and Claims
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) classifies bank accounts as inoperative if no customer-initiated transactions occur for over two years, though interest credits or charges do not count. While such accounts may have withdrawal restrictions, the balance remains the customer's property. Customers can reactivate accounts by completing KYC formalities at any branch. Deposits unclaimed for 10 years are transferred to RBI's Depositor Education and Awareness Fund but can still be claimed by rightful owners through prescribed procedures.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: zeenews, mint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 4 Oct, 06:26 pm. Other outlets followed.