Axis Bank — Bank is asking for AQB for Salary account

HI,

I was holding a zero balance salary account with Axis Bank, I have changed my job in Aug 2008 so salary is no more crediting into that account. I have received an email with the statement which shows me that my account balance is running in negative it's -2600.00 I have called up Axis Bank and they told me this is penalty due to non maintenance of average quartely balance. I am really shoked to know I was not aware that this account will automatically convert into saving bank account.

Now when I went to the bank they are asking me to clear the dues then only they will close my account.

Please help me how to proceed in this case.

Thanks,
- Kamal