The Reserve Bank of India has extended directions issued to the HCBL Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of six months from October 16, 2017 to April 15, 2018, subject to review. The bank has been under directions issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) since the close of business on April 16, 2015 vide directive dated April 10, 2015. The same has further been extended up to April 15, 2018 vide directive dated October 09, 2017. The other terms and conditions of the directive shall remain unchanged. A copy of the directive dated October 09, 2017 is displayed at the bank’s premises for the perusal of public.

The modification of the directive by the Reserve Bank should per se not be construed as improvement or deterioration in the financial position of the bank. The Reserve Bank may consider modifications of the directive depending upon circumstances.

Ajit Prasad
Assistant Adviser

Press Release: 2017-2018/1032