# Cash withdrawal for marriages remains a nonstarterl . jpgLike Pramanik , there are many for whom the department of economic affairs announcement that Rs 2 . 5 lakh cash per wedding could be withdrawn has been meaningless . Source ReutersStiff guidelines set by the RBI for withdrawal of Rs 2 . 5 lakh for a marriage have made it difficult for banks to disburse the amount , making the government ' s move to ease cash crunch for wedding families a nonstarter . Though bankers received procedural circular in this regard on Tuesday , withdrawal for wedding purpose is yet to make headway , a bank official said . It ' s a test of patience for me . My bankers are offering lame excuses . The procedures that the bank laid before me is too complicated . I may have to postpone the marriage . The groom ' s family is also facing the same predicament , lamented a customer , Phakir Charan Pramanik . The bankers quoting RBI circular said the application should be in a prescribed format and accompanied by documents on evidence of the wedding , including the invitation cards , copies of receipts for advance payments already made , such as marriage hall booking , advance payments to caterers . Like Pramanik , there are many for whom the department of economic affairs announcement that Rs 2 . 5 lakh cash per wedding could be withdrawn has been meaningless . The government announced the withdrawal relaxation limit for wedding functions . I have been to the bank every day since the relaxation declaration . However , each time , I have been turned way by the bankers by stating that they are yet to receive the official communication and guidelines in this regard . Today I went to the bank again . I do not know whether I will be allowed Rs 2 . 5 lakh withdrawal from my account . Time is running out for me . I have fixed my son ' s marriage on 26 November , said a local resident . Everyday , we are forced to say no to such account holders , a bank official said . The manager , Oriental bank of commerce , Kendrapara , Partha Majumdar said , Unless the cash crisis situation improves , bank would come to a standstill if such huge withdrawal is allowed . We are receiving about Rs 10 lakh daily and it gets exhausted in three hours . Customers are also returning home unable to withdraw money . Following the announcement , the bankers are encountering persistent queries from anxious account holders with upcoming marriages in their families . Version 0 . 5 b Function I post the article ' s text as a comment if the website is adblocker unfriendly . I accept commands ! Powered by