ATM glitch in Panipat

PANIPAT: Banks in the district saw long queues of people on the third day of note exchange as well. Though some ATMs began working, the software in the machines did not support the Rs 2,000 currency notes. Around 211 ATMs were functional in the district before demonetisation but only about 20 are functional now. “ATMs have cassettes configured with Rs 100, Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes. After demonetisation, the ATM software now supports only Rs 100 notes,” said Sunil Kumar, senior manager, PNB.

Cops control the crowd of customers outside the PNB branch at Gannaur in Sonepat district on Saturday. The police were summoned after the bank manager and a security guard sustained injuries as people tried to force their way in. Photo: BS Malik

Tribune News Service

Panipat, November 12

Banks in the district saw long queues of people on the third day of note exchange as well. Though some ATMs began working, the software in the machines did not support the Rs 2,000 currency notes.

Around 211 ATMs were functional in the district before demonetisation but only about 20 are functional now.

“ATMs have cassettes configured with Rs 100, Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes. After demonetisation, the ATM software now supports only Rs 100 notes,” said Sunil Kumar, senior manager, PNB.

“The size, thickness and colour of the new Rs 2,000 notes were not configured with the ATM software, due to which notes of this denomination are not being dispensed by the machine,” said Rakesh Verma, Lead District Manager.

People face tough time in Karnal

Residents had a tough time while exchanging currency in Karnal. They had to stand in long queues for hours outside banks and ATMs. Several ATMs ran dry by the afternoon. There were arguments at various banks and outside ATMs due to chaos.

Local resident Puneet Kathuria said many banks were refusing customers by saying the facility to exchange Rs 4,000 could be availed of once a week. Banks should keep ATMs full so that account holders could withdraw money anytime, said Dinesh Kumar of Taraori.

Yogesh Gulati, readymade garment wholesaler, said he visited shops for orders and payment, but returned disappointed. — TNS

BSNL to accept old notes till tomorrow

Ambala: Chief General Manager, Telecom, BSNL, Haryana, RC Hooda on Saturday stated in a press release that to minimise inconvenience caused to people due to shortage of cash following demonetisation of old currency notes, cash counters in the Haryana Telecom Circle will remain open on Sunday and on Gurpurab (Monday). Besides, the BSNL will accept old notes for payments of telephone bills till November 14. — TNS