Section 36A(1) in The State Bank Of India (Subsidiary Banks) Act, 1959
(1)A subsidiary bank shall, if so required by the Reserve Bank, act as agent of the Reserve Bank at all places in India, where it has a branch, for--(a)paying, receiving, collecting and remitting money, bullion and securities on behalf of any Government in India; and(b)undertaking and transacting any other business which the Reserve Bank may from time to time entrust to it.