Restrictions on cash withdrawals from ATM may be relaxed after Dec 30: Sources

NEW DELHI: Restrictions on withdrawal of cash from banks are likely to continue beyond December 30 as currency printing presses and RBI have not been able to keep pace with the demand of new currency notes. However, the limits on withdrawal from ATM's may be relaxed, sources said today. As the 50-day deadline for completion of demonetisation process draws near, there is a growing consensus among bankers that the restrictions on withdrawal from banks would have to continue even in the New Year so as to maintain orderly working at the banks. Banks at many places are not in a position to disburse even the current limit of Rs 24,000 per week due to cash crunch and are rationing the valid currency depending on cash availability. If this limit is withdrawn for individual and businesses from January 2, it is unlikely that banks would be able to disburse the higher demand for valid currencies given the current cash position. (With PTI inputs)