Banking Laws Amendment 2024: What It Means for You Introduction of Updated Nomination Rules : Bank account holders can now designate up to four nominees for their accounts. Passed by the Lok Sabha on December 3, 2024 , this amendment aims to enhance flexibility and convenience for account holders. Importance of Nomination : Nomination facilitates the smooth transfer of funds after the account holder's demise. Without a nominee, legal heirs must navigate a complex and time-consuming process , requiring: A will Legal heir certificate No-objection certificates (NOCs) Limitations of the Previous System : Earlier, only one nominee could be appointed per account, leading to challenges such as: Funds becoming unclaimed if the sole nominee predeceased the account holder or failed to claim the funds. Inactive accounts resulting in unclaimed funds being transferred to the RBI’s Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund after 10 years , earning interest at lower rates than the origin...