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Rs 2000 Notes Exchange Day 1: Disgruntled Customers At Banks, Rush At Petrol Pumps. IN PICS
On the first day of the exchange of Rs 2,000 currency notes on Tuesday, individuals complained that banks instead asked them to deposit them and also demanded identity proofs.

Individuals complained on the first day of the exchange of Rs 2,000 currency notes on Tuesday that banks instead asked them to deposit them and also demanded identity proofs.
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Long lines, disgruntled customers, and growing concerns among senior citizens marked the first day of the process. (Image Source: PTI)
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The oppressive heatwave that swept through Delhi exacerbated the situation, making it especially difficult for the elderly, who complained of having to wait for hours. (Image Source: PTI)
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Even when attempting to use Rs 2,000 notes at petrol pumps, people encountered difficulties. (Image Source: PTI)
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Many people complained that while ATMs continue to accept Rs 2,000 notes, fuel stations refuse to accept them and instead accept payment via online transactions. (Image Source: PTI)
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While the notes will remain legal tender, people have been instructed to deposit existing Rs 2,000 notes in their bank accounts or exchange them at banks. (Image Source: PTI)
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Due to lower cash retention limits, several banks reportedly refused to exchange Rs 2,000 notes, instead directing customers to deposit them. (Image Source: PTI)
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People became increasingly frustrated as banks demanded identity proofs despite the government's promise that no such documents would be required. (Image Source: PTI)
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While the notes will continue to be legal tender, people have been instructed to deposit existing Rs 2,000 notes in bank accounts or exchange them at banks. (Image Source: PTI)
Published at : 23 May 2023 07:16 PM (IST)
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