Question 1378
Which bank has recently received authorization to collect revenue on the electronic- Government Receipt Accounting System (e-GRAS) from the Government of Assam?
Answer
Bandhan Bank
Why?
The correct answer is Bandhan Bank. In News Assam: Bandhan Bank secures mandate to collect revenue on e-GRAS portal. Key Points Bandhan Bank Limited has gained authorization to collect revenue on the electronic-Government Receipt Accounting System (e-GRAS) from the Government of Assam. This will enable the citizens of Assam to make tax and non-tax payments through GRAS. Through the Assam e-GRAS portal, people can pay 70 departments for their services. House tax, Vehicle Registration Tax, Local Body Tax, Water Bill, Examination fees conducted by the Assam Government, and Trade License renewal, amongst others, can be paid using this portal. This will also make transactions easier, paperless, and accessible for the people of Assam. Additional Information Bandhan Bank Established in - 2015 HQ - Kolkata CEO - Chandra Shekhar Ghosh Federal Bank Established in - 1931 HQ - Aluva, Kochi CEO - Shyam Srinivasan HDFC Bank Establishment year - 1994 HQ - Mumbai MD & CEO - Sashidhar Jagdishan IndusInd Bank Founded in - 1994 HQ - Mumbai MD & CEO - Sumant Kathpalia ICICI Bank Establishment year - 1994 HQ - Mumbai MD & CEO - Sandeep Bakshi
