What can NRIs do with old Rs 500, Rs 1,000 notes? Here are some solutions

November 10, 2016

The government of India's move to move to demonetize Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes all of a sudden has caused panic among some non-resident Indians (NRIs).

As per the clarification issued by the Reserve Bank of India, the recourse for an NRI is to deposit the notes to his non-resident ordinary rupee (NRO) account. But, if you have only non-resident external (NRE) account, then you have to find out some other options.

Here are some solutions for the NRIs who have flown out of India with 500 and Rs 1,000 notes or kept them in India:

1) If you are travelling back to India within the 72 hours of notification, you can exchange the old notes at Indian Airports. (Note: You can carry currency notes up to Rs 25,000 without declaring while flying back to India)

2) If you are travelling before December 30, 2016, you will be able to deposit these into banks or post offices.

3) If you are travelling by March 31, 2017, then you can exchange them at RBI offices. NRIs can submit passport and visa/residence card to prove that you were abroad during this period. (After 31 March 2017, the Rs 500, Rs 1,000 notes in your possession will automatically be useless pieces of paper)

4) You can exchange the notes at any Indian bank in your country of residence by December 30.

5) You can deposit the old notes into your Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) Savings Account. However this is only an option if you are in India or travelling to India before December 30.

6) If you have old notes in India, you also can authorise in writing enabling another person in India to deposit the notes into your bank account. The authorised person has to go to the bank branch before December 30 with the old banknotes, the authority letter given by you and a valid identity proof.

7) You can also send old notes to India with trustworthy people along with authority letter so that they can exchange them in the banks.

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Hi,

Regarding your point 4) You can exchange the notes at any Indian bank in your country of residence by December 30.

I would like to know from where did you note this ? Please can you post some authorized reference link like RBI web site or some government site?

Thanks.

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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