Q. Unclaimed deposits are those not operated for how many years?
Answer: 5 years or more
Notes: Under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, unclaimed deposits are defined as funds not operated for 10 years in India but commonly considered 5 years under US state dormancy laws. Indian Reserve Bank amendments in 2014 require banks to transfer such amounts to the Depositor Education and Awareness Fund after 10 years.
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