Ministry : Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Not Applicable)
Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
Subject : Extra Ordinary
Overview [Gazette of India: Extraordinary, Part II—Section 3(ii)]
This is an official notification from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology declaring specific computer systems of City Union Bank as "Protected Systems" under the Information Technology Act, 2000, thereby authorizing limited access to these critical infrastructure resources.
Key Points
- Legal Basis: Issued under sub-sections (1) and (2) of Section 70 of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
- Declared Systems: Core Banking Solution (CBS) and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Switch classified as Critical Information Infrastructure.
- Authorized Access: Access is granted to (a) designated bank employees, (b) authorized third-party vendors, and (c) case-by-case consultants, regulators, and government officials.
- Effective Date: The notification comes into force upon publication in the Official Gazette.
- Responsibility: City Union Bank designates and authorizes all access in writing.
Summary
This Gazette notification designates City Union Bank’s Core Banking Solution and UPI Switch as protected critical information infrastructure, authorizing specific employees, vendors, and stakeholders to access these systems under controlled conditions. The move strengthens cybersecurity oversight of essential banking infrastructure and clarifies access protocols for regulatory and operational needs, reflecting the government’s focus on securing critical financial technology systems.
