Government is further granted an extension of 72 hours for accepting banned currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000.
It was notified by the government that recently banned old currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 will be accepted for 72 hours more that is for next 3 days.
Old notes will be accepted at all government hospitals, at medical stores along a prescription from doctor, at CNG, Petrol and Diesel Station, at Railway Station, Bus Stop and Airlines office for purchase of tickets.
It is a relief sign from government for people desperately rushing at banks and ATM counters to exchange old notes.