RBI imposes penalty on Shree Mahalaxmi Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dabhoi, Dist. Vadodara (Gujarat) - আৰবিআই - Reserve Bank of India
RBI imposes penalty on Shree Mahalaxmi Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dabhoi, Dist. Vadodara (Gujarat)
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Shree Mahalaxmi Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dabhoi, Dist. Vadodara (Gujarat), in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A (1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of operational instructions issued by RBI u/s 36 (1) of the B R Act, 1949 (AACS) and RBI guidelines for loans and advances to directors/their relatives/concerns in which they are interested. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a Show Cause Notice to the bank based on the finding of inspection for the financial position as on March 31, 2014, in response to which the bank submitted a written reply and made personal submission to the Regional Director, RBI, Ahmedabad. After considering the facts of the case and the bank’s reply in the matter, the Reserve Bank came to the conclusion that the violations were substantiated and warranted imposition of the penalty. Ajit Prasad Press Release: 2014-2015/2551 |