LUCKNOW: Banks confirmed on Saturday that they had received the highest cash amount from RBI since November 9. Most banks, that have been reeling under cash shortage and facing the wrath of people for the past 37 days, have confirmed adequate cash in their reserves to be able to disburse from next week.A senior manager of a leading government bank told TOI, “Out of all the 14 centres in India, Lucknow circle has received the highest cash amount from RBI this week. All our bank branches in UP would have a total of Rs 2,000 crore to disburse among people from Monday, which is a good sign considering banks were facing 30-40% cash shortfall every day.”Another government bank’s manager confirmed receiving adequate cash from the currency chest on Saturday. “Today, withdrawals were smooth as people got cash within a few minutes in queue. For the first time since demonetisation , banks have operated smoothly as no one returned without cash today.”Private banks have also received heavy cash amounts, mostly in Rs 500 notes. A private bank’s employee said, “Because of excess of Rs 500 notes, distribution has become easier for us. Distributing notes of Rs 100 to everyone is practically difficult. Earlier, people refused to take Rs 2,000 because of change issues and there was already a shortage of Rs 100 notes. New notes of Rs 500 would solve the problem.”