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A) Background
1. With an Objective of empowering Branches in taking Credit decisions, Credit
Processing and Approval Centre (CPAC) model is being introduced in the Bank. The
model is envisaged to be implemented at all Regional Office level, with dual purpose,
i.e., to increase Business by encouraging Branches to sanction loan proposals within
their delegated powers and to ensure the Credit Quality by Appraisal Review and
Documentation Review at the Credit Processing and Approval Centres (CPAC) level.
2. In this model, CPAC will act as a fulcrum and all the branches will be connected
to the CPAC within their Regions. Under the umbrella of CPAC, there will be two
divisions consisting of Regional Processing Centres (RPC) & Regional Approval
Centre (RAC) , both headed by separate Scale IV officers. RPC will be a part of
Regional Office and shall be under direct control of RM/SRM. Whereas RAC shall be
extended arm of Regional Office and they shall also report directly to RM/SRM. RPC
will have delegated lending powers and work undertaken by the existing Centralised
Credit Processing Branch (CCPBs), Agriculture Credit Processing Centre (ACPCs)
and Centralised SME Credit Processing Centre (CSMECPCs) will be hence forth
taken over by CPAC. Apart from this, RPC will complete the appraisal of proposals to
be sanctioned by higher committees such as RLCC/ ZLCC/ HLCC / CAC / MCB.
RAC will review the processing, sanction (in case of loans sanctioned upto Scale IV
branches) and also review of post sanction / pre-disbursement activities in all cases of
loans pertaining to all branches (including FFAGMBs, MCBs & CFBs) under Region.
3. This model will also ensure Improved Credit Quality, Customer Connect at branches
and facilitate organic Credit Growth. All this is aimed at to improve the overall CD
ratio of the Bank.
4. To improve the CD ratio of the Bank, during the review of Loan Policy 2021-22, the
delegatees at branch level and various credit approval committees up to HLCC-GM
level have been more empowered with higher level of delegated lending powers. It
was stipulated that the enhanced lending powers will be implemented and effective
only after establishing a proper control and monitoring mechanism/ system to
strengthen the credit appraisal and ensuring compliance of all sanction related and
pre-disbursement terms and conditions so that the quality of advance is not
jeopardized. This is the background of establishment of a Credit Processing and
Approval Centre (CPAC). This will also provide comfort to the branches and
facilitate a single point verification of all Pre-Disbursal activities commencing from
appraisal & sanction and documentation including security creation, compliance of
other terms and conditions etc.
5. The delegated lending powers of RPC will be under committee approach with a
maximum cap of ₹ 4 crore. The proposals beyond the powers of Scale I / II / III/ IV
up to the above limit will be processed & sanctioned by RPCs at CPACs. Sanctions
exercised by the existing CPPBs, ACPCs and CSMECPCs will be exercised by
CPAC. This will also reduce the work load on RLCCs and RO can concentrate of
business developmental activities. Till approval of the delegated lending powers to
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RPC / CPAC by the Board, CM (RPC) shall exercise the existing delegated powers of
₹ 2 crore vested to him/ her in individual capacity. However the same will be
exercised under committee approach as proposed in para No H of this note.
6. Presently the compliance of pre-disbursement level terms and conditions are being
ensured through a manual process of ‘pre-release credit audit mechanism’ in which
officers / concurrent auditors are assigned the process of verifying all pre-release /
disbursement terms and conditions stipulated in the sanction. This is applicable only
to loan limit of ₹ 100 lacs and above. On implementation of CPAC the process of pre-
disbursement credit audit shall be discontinued. However, post disbursement credit
audit to be conducted within one month for all accounts with exposure of ₹ 50 lacs
and above.
B) Proposed CPAC Model – Key Features and Functions
1. The proposed CPAC Model aims at consolidating the various loan processing centre’
existing in the Bank viz CCPB for Retail, ACPC for Agriculture and CSMECPCs for
MSME for further centralizing the Processing, Sanctions & Reviewing functions at
one location itself.
2. It is proposed delegated lending powers to CPAC under committee approach with a
maximum cap of ₹ 4 crore (Agri/ MSME / Corporate). For retail products scheme
wise sanctioning powers will be delegated to CPAC. The proposals beyond the
powers of Scale I / II / III/ IV up to the above limit, will be processed & sanctioned by
RPC at CPACs.
3. RAC at CPAC will review the sanctions exercised by Scale I/ II/ III/ IV within their
lending powers. RAC at CPAC will also review all pre-disbursement activities such
as documentation, security creation etc in these cases.
4. Regarding the proposals from Scale I/ II/ III/ IV, falling within the delegated lending
powers of RLCC/ ZLCC/ HLCC/ CAC/ MCB, the proposals processed and
recommended by the branches the appraisal will be done by RPC at CPAC and duly
recommended proposal will be submitted to the respective sanctioning committees,
through proper channel. RAC at CPAC will also review all post sanction / pre-
disbursement activities such as documentation, security creation etc in these cases
5. Regarding loan sanctioned by Branch Level Credit Committees (BLCCs) formed at
Scale V & Scale VI branches and loans to be sanctioned at RLCC/ ZLCC / HLCC /
CAC / MCB, RAC at CPAC will review all pre-disbursement activities such as
documentation, security creation etc.
6. The proposed model is developed primarily to strengthen the RAM portfolio of the
Bank to give confidence & comfort to the Branch Managers (especially up to Scale
IV) for sanctioning quality advances.
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9. Proposed manpower structure at RPC & RAC
Considering the previous year Retail/ Agriculture/ MSME number of sanctions & the
additional requirement of the credit review under CPAC, it has been decided that, the
CPAC team composition to be as follows (to start with):
CPAC to be situated at Each Regional Office level
RPC will be headed by CM .
RPC to have at least 3 Scale III /II Officers – One Each for Retail, Agri &
MSME.
RPC to have 3 Scale II/ I officers ONE of whom would be the
Administrator/ Co-ordinator for Branches/Customers/RLCC.
10. The following are the activities to be performed by CPAC in different scenarios and
the work flow is given in Annexure I.
a. Branch Level sanctions (Up to Scale IV) - Scenario I
The following activities will be performed by RAC:-
i. Verification of entire processing & sanction of proposal is as per relevant scheme
/ loan policy, exercise of the delegated authority for lending, Due diligence
process including the external agency report (if any) Inspection Report,
Examination of Legal Scrutiny Report with comparison with the title deeds,
Examination of Valuation Reports, Credit Information Reports, CRILC report,
etc
ii. Verify whether the sanction letter is in order and containing all stipulated terms
and conditions and properly accepted the same by all the borrowers & guarantors
iii. Verify whether the documentation is in order and enforceable.
iv. Verify whether creation of security is in order and enforceable
(In case of any clarification on legal aspects refer the matter to law officer at
RO/ZO through mail and get it clarified)
v. Compliance of all pre-disbursement terms and conditions of sanction.
vi. Opening of account with CBS with all details of Borrower, Activity, Security,
Generation of Repayment Schedule & moratorium period etc. This also includes
feeding of appropriate parameter codes for Scheme, Segment, Product, Activity,
Industry, Sub Industry, Sub-Sub Industry, Group etc. It also include feeding of
correct Rate of Interest, Margin, Valuation Details, collateral details, CERSAI
Asset ID, Security ID, etc
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vii. Ensure recovery of all service charges related to sanction, including the charges
which are not directly recovered by the system such as CIR charges, CERSAI
charges, NeSL charges, Charges on Credit Review Process (RkCC) etc
viii. Convey the approval to the branches for disbursement after completing of all the
above activities.
ix. The review of sanctions & it’s approval up to ₹ 10 lacs may be carried out
independently by Scale III officers or Scale IV (in the absence of Scale III)
posted in CPAC. In other cases it will be recommended by the dealing Scale II /
III officer posted in RPC and shall be approved by CM.
b. Proposals from Branches (up to Scale IV) falling within the powers of CPAC
(Scenario II)
The following activities will be performed by RPC
i. The branches will process, recommend and forward the proposals to CPAC if it is
beyond their delegated lending powers.
ii. Appraisal and processing of proposal will be done at CPAC
iii. The proposal will be sanctioned by RPC under committee approach, if found
otherwise in order.
iv. Sanction advice is communicated to the branch
v. Submission of control return to RM / SRM by CM, RPC, with a copy to Credit
Department, ZO for information.
c. Proposals from branches (up to Scale IV) falling within the powers of RLCC,
ZLCC, HLCC, CAC, MCB & Board (Scenario III)
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vi. RAC at CPAC will peruse these documents for Documentation Review and give
their Approval or Comments as the case may be and also Open the Loan Account
as per the Sanction on behalf of the concerned Branch, once the process is found
in order and approved.
i. Verify whether the sanction advice is in order and contains all stipulated terms
and conditions and properly accepted the same by all the borrowers & guarantors
ii. Verify whether the documentation is in order and enforceable.
iii. Verify whether creation of security is in order and enforceable
(In case of any clarification on legal aspects refer the matter to law officer at
RO/ZO through mail and get it clarified)
iv. Wherever legal audit is required as per the policy, the same has to be arranged in
coordination with the legal officer at RO/ZO
v. Opening of account with CBS with all details of Borrower, Activity, Security,
Generation of Repayment Schedule & moratorium period etc. This also includes
feeding of appropriate parameter codes for Scheme, Segment, Product, Activity,
Industry, Sub Industry, Sub-Sub Industry, Group etc. It also include feeding of
correct Rate of Interest, Margin, Valuation Details, collateral details, CERSAI
Asset ID, Security ID, etc
vi. Ensure recovery of all service charges related to sanction, including the charges
which are not directly recovered by the system such as CIR charges, CERSAI
charges, NeSL charges etc
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impersonation, fraud due to gross negligence / involvement of staff, any misreporting
and concealment of material facts). HRD is advised to examine aspect and issue
detailed guidelines on the matter.
In cases of sanction at RO/ZO/CO level, the sanction letter addressed to the borrower
/ guarantor has to be prepared and send to the borrower within 2 days of receipt of
sanction from the said authorities. However, in case of sanction at branch level the
sanction letter has to be sent to the borrower/s & guarantor/s on the same day of
sanction.
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b) Post Sanction Activities
The date on which the borrowers & guarantors accepted the terms and conditions of
sanction order, signed the duplicate copy of sanction order is taken as Day 0 = T
(Days are taken as working days ie in between holidays are excluded)
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F) System Requirement, role of RM/SRM & FGM
The LENDSafe vendor M/s SysArc Infomatix Pvt Ltd has submitted the Business
Requirement Document for the proposed module to be incorporated in the LENDSafe
workflow. After rounds of discussion with Sysarc on workflow and process
requirements, BRD (Business Requirement Document) has been finalized for product
(CPAC) development
The vendor has been advised that the deadlines for the CPAC Model to Go Live for
major schemes of Retail, Agri and MSME immediately.
FGMs to review the credit sanctions / disbursements and also TAT achieved by all
ROs under their control on monthly basis and to take necessary measures for
improvement of proposals wherever required.
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G. Release of enhanced delegated lending powers for individuals and committees
During the review of Loan Policy 2021-22, the delegated lending powers of individuals
(from Scale III & Scale IV) and committees upto HLCC GM (including that of newly
constituted BLCC) has been enhanced with a condition that, the enhanced delegated
lending powers will be effective only after establishment of CPAC.
CPAC with the above structure and details has been launched on 15/05/2021.
Accordingly we have released the enhanced delegated lending powers of individual and
committee as given in Loan Policy 2021-22.
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ANNEXURE I
• LEAD GENERATION
• LOAN APPLICATION CPAC
• KYC VERIFICATION
• BORROWER IDENTIFICATION
• DUE DILIGENCE & EXTERNAL AGENCY
REPORT • APPRAISAL / SANCTION
• INSPECTION REPORT REVIEW AND ITS APPROVAL
(Residence/Unit / Securities) • DOCUMENTATION REVIEW &
• LSR REPORT CONVEY APPROVAL
• VALUATION REPORTS • ACCOUNT OPENING
• PROCESS NOTE
• SANCTION OF PROPOSALS
• COMPLIANCE OF SANCTION TERMS &
CONDITIONS
• DOCUMENTATION
• SECURITY CREATION
DISBURSEMENT
BRANCH
BRANCH
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SCENARIO-II
RLCC/ ZLCC/HLCC Proposal within CPAC POWERS
PHASE I
•
•
LEAD GENERATION
LOAN APPLICATION
CPAC
• KYC VERIFICATION
• BORROWER IDENTIFICATION PHASE I
• DUE DILIGENCE & EXTERNAL • APPRAISAL / SANCTION
AGENCY REPORT REVIEW AND ITS APPROVAL
• INSPECTION REPORT PHASE II
(Residence/Unit / Securities) • DOCUMENTATION REVIEW &
• LSR REPORT CONVEY APPROVAL
• VALUATION REPORTS • ACCOUNT OPENING
• PROCESS NOTE •
PHASE II
DISBURSEMENT
BRANCH
BRANCH
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SCENARIO-III Proposal within Branch powers
RLCC/ ZLCC/HLCC Scale V/Scale VI (BLCC)
• LEAD GENERATION
•
•
LOAN APPLICATION
KYC VERIFICATION CPAC
• BORROWER IDENTIFICATION
• DUE DILIGENCE & EXTERNAL AGENCY
REPORT
• INSPECTION • DOCUMENTATION REVIEW &
(Primary /Collateral/unit) CONVEY APPROVAL
• LSR/VALUATION • ACCOUNT OPENING
• PROCESSING
• SANCTION BT BRANCH LEVEL
COMMITTEE
• COMPLIANCE OF SANCTION TERMS
& CONDITIONS
• DOCUMENTATION & SECURITY
CREATION
DISBURSEMENT
BRANCH
BRANCH
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SCENARIO-IV: PROPOSALS WITHIN RLCC/ ZLCC/HLCC / CAC/
MCB POWER
• LEAD GENERATION
• LOAN APPLICATION
• BORROWER IDENTIFICATION PHASE I
• KYC VERIFICATION • APPRAISAL /RECOMMENDATIONS
• DUE DILIGENCE REPORT & AND FORWARDING TO THE
EXTERNAL AGENCY REPORTS SANCTIONING AUTHORITY FOR
• INSPECTION APPROVAL
(Primary /Collateral/unit)
• LSR/VALUATION
• PROCESSING
RLCC/
ZLCC/HLCC/CAC/MCB
BRANCH
SCENARIO-IV: contd.
RLCC/
ZLCC/HLCC/CAC/MCB
CPAC
PHASE II
• DOCUMENTATION REVIEW
• SANCTION COMPLIANCE APPROVAL CONVEY
• DOCUMENTATION & SECURITY • ACCOUNT OPENING
CREATION
BRANCH
DISBURSEMENT
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Annexure II
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Documents to be forwarded to RAC at CPAC related to Post Sanction / pre-release
activities:-
i. Copy of sanction letter duly accepted by the borrowers and guarantors
ii. Copy of all documents executed
iii. Copy of recital on property mortgaged
iv. Copy of Memorandum of Registration filed with Registrar or Assurances
v. Copy of CERSAI registration with Security ID and Asset ID
vi. Proof of recovery (details of account from where recovered and date of recovery)
of all service charges other than that recovered automatically by system (such as
CIBIL charges, CERSAI charges, etc )
vii. Copy of performa invoices of machinery / articles to be purchased
viii. Proof of recovery of all service charges (copy of statement of account from which
the same is debited)
Note: The above list is not exhaustive buy only illustrative and any other documents
may also to be taken as per the requirement of the proposal.
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