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Jun 19, 2007
The Kokan Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has, imposed a monetary penalty of Rs.1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on the Kokan Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, for violating RBI directive on limits on credit exposure to single borrower/group of borrowers. The penalty was imposed in exercise of 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).The Res
The Reserve Bank of India has, imposed a monetary penalty of Rs.1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on the Kokan Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, for violating RBI directive on limits on credit exposure to single borrower/group of borrowers. The penalty was imposed in exercise of 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).The Res
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Jun 05, 2007
Reserve Bank Cancels the Licence of the Parivartan Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai (Maharashtra)
In view of the fact that Parivartan Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, had ceased to be solvent, all efforts to revive it in close consultation with the Government of Maharashtra had failed and the depositors were being inconvenienced by continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India, on June 4, 2007, delivered the order canceling its licence. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the
In view of the fact that Parivartan Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, had ceased to be solvent, all efforts to revive it in close consultation with the Government of Maharashtra had failed and the depositors were being inconvenienced by continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India, on June 4, 2007, delivered the order canceling its licence. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the
Jun 01, 2007
RBI to shortly release Technical Paper on Differentiated Bank Licences
The Reserve Bank of India today stated that it will shortly place the Technical Paper on Differentiated Bank Licences on the RBI website for comments/suggestions. It may be recalled that on April 24, 2007, in the Annual Policy Statement for 2007-2008, the Governor, Reserve Bank of India announced (paragraph 185) that a technical paper on 'Differentiated Bank Licences' would be placed on the website by May 31, 2007. Alpana Killawala Chief General ManagerPress Release :
The Reserve Bank of India today stated that it will shortly place the Technical Paper on Differentiated Bank Licences on the RBI website for comments/suggestions. It may be recalled that on April 24, 2007, in the Annual Policy Statement for 2007-2008, the Governor, Reserve Bank of India announced (paragraph 185) that a technical paper on 'Differentiated Bank Licences' would be placed on the website by May 31, 2007. Alpana Killawala Chief General ManagerPress Release :
May 24, 2007
Reserve Bank Cancels the Licence of The Chetak Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Parbhani, (Maharashtra)
In view of the fact that The Chetak Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Parbhanl, (Maharashtra) had ceased to be solvent, all efforts to revive it in close consultation with the Government of Maharashtra had failed and the depositors of the bank were being inconvenienced by continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India delivered the order, canceling its licence to the bank after the close of business on May 19, 2007. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra ha
In view of the fact that The Chetak Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Parbhanl, (Maharashtra) had ceased to be solvent, all efforts to revive it in close consultation with the Government of Maharashtra had failed and the depositors of the bank were being inconvenienced by continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India delivered the order, canceling its licence to the bank after the close of business on May 19, 2007. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra ha
May 24, 2007
Deposits with Primary Agricultural Credit Societies not insured
Instances have come to the notice of the Reserve Bank of India where Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) in some States are engaged in banking business and using the word 'bank' in their names. The Reserve Bank of India clarifies in the public interest that it does not regulate the activities of the PACS, as they are not covered by the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), and that the deposits maintained with PACS are not in
Instances have come to the notice of the Reserve Bank of India where Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) in some States are engaged in banking business and using the word 'bank' in their names. The Reserve Bank of India clarifies in the public interest that it does not regulate the activities of the PACS, as they are not covered by the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), and that the deposits maintained with PACS are not in
Apr 25, 2007
Reserve Bank imposes Penalty on SBICI Bank Ltd for KYC Violations
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs. 10 lakh (Rupees ten lakh only) on SBI Commercial and International Bank Ltd. in exercise of the powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (b) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. Penalty of Rs. 5 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) each has been imposed for the following two violations:(i) non adherence to KYC norms while opening and operating IPO related accounts and not completing KYC procedure for e
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs. 10 lakh (Rupees ten lakh only) on SBI Commercial and International Bank Ltd. in exercise of the powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (b) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. Penalty of Rs. 5 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) each has been imposed for the following two violations:(i) non adherence to KYC norms while opening and operating IPO related accounts and not completing KYC procedure for e
Apr 24, 2007
Reserve Bank rejects the licence application of Varada Co-operative Bank Ltd., Karajagi, Haveri, Karnataka
In view of the fact that there is no improvement in the financial position of the Varada Co-operative Bank Ltd., Karajagi, Haveri, Karnataka and the affairs of the bank are being conducted in a manner detrimental to the interests of the depositors, the Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that the application dated March 31, 1998 of the bank for issue of licence to carry on banking business deserves to be rejected. The Reserve Bank of India delivered the order rejecting
In view of the fact that there is no improvement in the financial position of the Varada Co-operative Bank Ltd., Karajagi, Haveri, Karnataka and the affairs of the bank are being conducted in a manner detrimental to the interests of the depositors, the Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that the application dated March 31, 1998 of the bank for issue of licence to carry on banking business deserves to be rejected. The Reserve Bank of India delivered the order rejecting
Apr 19, 2007
Reserve Bank Cancels the Licence of The Rahuta Union Co-operative Bank Ltd., 24 Parganas (North), West Bengal
In view of the fact that the Rahuta Union Co-operative Bank Ltd., 24 Parganas (North), West Bengal, had ceased to be solvent, all efforts to revive it in consultation with the Government of West Bengal had failed and the depositors were being inconvenienced by continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India delivered the order canceling its licence to the bank on April 16, 2007. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, West Bengal has also been requested to issue an
In view of the fact that the Rahuta Union Co-operative Bank Ltd., 24 Parganas (North), West Bengal, had ceased to be solvent, all efforts to revive it in consultation with the Government of West Bengal had failed and the depositors were being inconvenienced by continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India delivered the order canceling its licence to the bank on April 16, 2007. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, West Bengal has also been requested to issue an
Apr 18, 2007
Sangli Bank Branches to function as ICICI Bank Branches
Consequent to the amalgamation of the Sangli Bank Ltd. with the ICICI Bank Ltd., all the branches of The Sangli Bank Ltd. shall function as branches of the ICICI Bank Ltd. from April 19, 2007. The Scheme of Amalgamation of The Sangli Bank Ltd. with the ICICI Bank Ltd. was sanctioned by the Reserve Bank of India In exercise of the powers contained in Sub-section (4) of Section 44A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 G. Raghuraj Deputy General ManagerPress Release : 200
Consequent to the amalgamation of the Sangli Bank Ltd. with the ICICI Bank Ltd., all the branches of The Sangli Bank Ltd. shall function as branches of the ICICI Bank Ltd. from April 19, 2007. The Scheme of Amalgamation of The Sangli Bank Ltd. with the ICICI Bank Ltd. was sanctioned by the Reserve Bank of India In exercise of the powers contained in Sub-section (4) of Section 44A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 G. Raghuraj Deputy General ManagerPress Release : 200
Mar 30, 2007
Reserve Bank Cancels the Licence of Shri Balasheb Satbhai Merchants Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kopergaon, Ahmednagar (erstwhile The Kopergaon Taluka Merchants Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kopergaon)
In view of the fact that Shri Balasheb Satbhai Merchants Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kopergaon, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, had ceased to be solvent, all efforts to revive it in close consultation with the Government of Maharashtra had failed and the depositors were being inconvenienced by continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India, on March 29,2007, delivered the order canceling its licence. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra has also been requested
In view of the fact that Shri Balasheb Satbhai Merchants Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kopergaon, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, had ceased to be solvent, all efforts to revive it in close consultation with the Government of Maharashtra had failed and the depositors were being inconvenienced by continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India, on March 29,2007, delivered the order canceling its licence. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra has also been requested
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