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Sep 14, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Viramgam Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Viramgam, Dist. Ahmedabad, Gujarat
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an Order dated August 22, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹5.00 Lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on The Viramgam Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Viramgam, Dist. Ahmedabad, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and Advances to directors etc. – directors as surety/guarantors – Clarification’, ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’ and specific directions issued by RBI under the Supervisory Action Framework (SAF). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an Order dated August 22, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹5.00 Lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on The Viramgam Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Viramgam, Dist. Ahmedabad, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and Advances to directors etc. – directors as surety/guarantors – Clarification’, ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’ and specific directions issued by RBI under the Supervisory Action Framework (SAF). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
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Aug 24, 2023
RBI Imposes Monetary Penalty on The Municipal Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai (Maharashtra)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 17, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on The Municipal Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Maintenance of Deposit Accounts - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 17, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on The Municipal Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Maintenance of Deposit Accounts - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4)
Aug 24, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Ratnagiri Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 17, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on Ratnagiri Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ratnagiri, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the ‘Reserve Bank of India – (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Direction, 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of section 47 A (1) (c) read with section 46 (4) (i)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 17, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on Ratnagiri Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ratnagiri, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the ‘Reserve Bank of India – (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Direction, 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of section 47 A (1) (c) read with section 46 (4) (i)
Aug 24, 2023
RBI imposes Monetary Penalty on The Kolhapur Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kolhapur (Maharashtra)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 17, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on The Kolhapur Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kolhapur, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on ‘Maintenance of Deposit Accounts - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 17, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on The Kolhapur Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kolhapur, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on ‘Maintenance of Deposit Accounts - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (
Aug 24, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Midnapore People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 14, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on The Midnapore People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Exposure Norms and Statutory / Other Restrictions – UCBs’ and ‘Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 14, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on The Midnapore People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Exposure Norms and Statutory / Other Restrictions – UCBs’ and ‘Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47
Aug 24, 2023
RBI Imposes Monetary Penalty on Paul Merchants Finance Private Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalty of ₹30,50,000 (Rupees thirty lakh fifty thousand only) on Paul Merchants Finance Private Limited (the entity) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the Master Directions on Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) dated August 27, 2021 (updated as on November 12, 2021). The penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. This ac
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalty of ₹30,50,000 (Rupees thirty lakh fifty thousand only) on Paul Merchants Finance Private Limited (the entity) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the Master Directions on Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) dated August 27, 2021 (updated as on November 12, 2021). The penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under Section 30 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. This ac
Aug 21, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Devika Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Udhampur, J & K
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 14, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹3.00 lakh (Rupees Three Lakh only) on Devika Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Udhampur, J & K (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on sanction of loans and advances to directors, relatives and firms/concerns in which they are interested. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 14, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹3.00 lakh (Rupees Three Lakh only) on Devika Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Udhampur, J & K (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on sanction of loans and advances to directors, relatives and firms/concerns in which they are interested. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A
Aug 21, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Dahanu Road Janata Co-operative Bank Ltd., Palghar, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 10, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on The Dahanu Road Janata Cooperative Bank Ltd., Palghar, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with specific directions issued by RBI under the Supervisory Action Framework (SAF). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and Sectio
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 10, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on The Dahanu Road Janata Cooperative Bank Ltd., Palghar, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with specific directions issued by RBI under the Supervisory Action Framework (SAF). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and Sectio
Aug 21, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Walchand Nagar Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 10, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹4.00 lakh (Rupees Four Lakh only) on Walchand Nagar Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the ‘Reserve Bank of India – (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Direction, 2016. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI conferred under section 47 A (1) (c) read with sections 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 o
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 10, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹4.00 lakh (Rupees Four Lakh only) on Walchand Nagar Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the ‘Reserve Bank of India – (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Direction, 2016. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI conferred under section 47 A (1) (c) read with sections 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 o
Aug 21, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Shree Co-operative Bank Limited, Vadodara (Gujarat)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an Order dated August 11, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) on Shree Co-operative Bank Limited, Vadodara, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with direction issued by RBI on ‘Loans and advances to directors, relatives, firms/concerns in which they are interested’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an Order dated August 11, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) on Shree Co-operative Bank Limited, Vadodara, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with direction issued by RBI on ‘Loans and advances to directors, relatives, firms/concerns in which they are interested’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with
Aug 17, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Ordnance Equipment Factory Prarambhik Sahkari Bank Ltd., Kanpur
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 08, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹3.00 lakh (Rupees Three Lakh only) on Ordnance Equipment Factory Prarambhik Sahkari Bank Ltd., Kanpur (the bank) for non-compliance with specific directions issued by RBI under Supervisory Action Framework (SAF). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 o
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 08, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹3.00 lakh (Rupees Three Lakh only) on Ordnance Equipment Factory Prarambhik Sahkari Bank Ltd., Kanpur (the bank) for non-compliance with specific directions issued by RBI under Supervisory Action Framework (SAF). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 o
Aug 17, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Chiplun Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Chiplun, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 09, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on The Chiplun Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Chiplun, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on ‘Management of Advances’ and ‘Maintenance of Deposit Accounts’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 09, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on The Chiplun Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Chiplun, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on ‘Management of Advances’ and ‘Maintenance of Deposit Accounts’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and
Aug 17, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Shibpur Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 07, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) on The Shibpur Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal (the bank) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on ‘Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions - UCBs’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 07, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) on The Shibpur Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal (the bank) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on ‘Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions - UCBs’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the
Aug 17, 2023
RBI Imposes Monetary Penalty on Vishwanathrao Patil Murgud Sahakari Bank Ltd., Murgud (Maharashtra)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has imposed, by an order dated August 08, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on Vishwanathrao Patil Murgud Sahakari Bank Ltd., Murgud, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions - UCBs’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) a
The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has imposed, by an order dated August 08, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on Vishwanathrao Patil Murgud Sahakari Bank Ltd., Murgud, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions - UCBs’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) a
Aug 14, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank, Vadodara (Gujarat)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 07, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank, Vadodara (Gujarat) (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by NABARD on ‘Frauds - Guidelines for Classification, reporting and Monitoring of Frauds’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 07, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank, Vadodara (Gujarat) (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by NABARD on ‘Frauds - Guidelines for Classification, reporting and Monitoring of Frauds’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i)
Aug 14, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Aska Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Aska
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 07, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) on The Aska Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Aska (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the ‘Reserve Bank of India – (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Direction, 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 07, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) on The Aska Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Aska (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the ‘Reserve Bank of India – (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Direction, 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section
Aug 14, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Bally Cooperative Bank Ltd., Howrah, West Bengal
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 07, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only) on Bally Cooperative Bank Ltd., Howrah, West Bengal (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of ‘Reserve Bank of India – (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Direction, 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 o
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 07, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only) on Bally Cooperative Bank Ltd., Howrah, West Bengal (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of ‘Reserve Bank of India – (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Direction, 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 o
Aug 14, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Nabapalli Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 07, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2,50,000/- (Rupees Two Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on The Nabapalli Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions - UCBs’ and certain provisions of the ‘Reserve Bank of India – (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Direction, 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise o
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 07, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2,50,000/- (Rupees Two Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on The Nabapalli Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions - UCBs’ and certain provisions of the ‘Reserve Bank of India – (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Direction, 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise o
Aug 10, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Mangal Co-operative Bank Limited., Mumbai, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 03, 2023 imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Mangal Co-operative Bank Limited, Mumbai (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Maintenance of Deposit Accounts’ and ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under section 47A(1)(c) read with sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 03, 2023 imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Mangal Co-operative Bank Limited, Mumbai (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Maintenance of Deposit Accounts’ and ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under section 47A(1)(c) read with sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1
Aug 10, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Islampur Urban Co-operative Bank Limited., Islampur, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 03, 2023 imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on The Islampur Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Islampur, (Maharashtra) (the bank) for non-compliance with provisions of Section 26A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act) and certain provisions of the ‘Reserve Bank of India (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Directions, 2016’ and ‘Maintenance of Deposit Accounts-UC
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 03, 2023 imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on The Islampur Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Islampur, (Maharashtra) (the bank) for non-compliance with provisions of Section 26A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act) and certain provisions of the ‘Reserve Bank of India (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Directions, 2016’ and ‘Maintenance of Deposit Accounts-UC
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