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Mar 09, 2017
RBI issues Directions on Alwar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd; Alwar (Rajasthan)
It is hereby notified for the information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued certain Directions to Alwar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd; Alwar whereby as from the close of business on March 07, 2017, the aforesaid bank shall not , without prior approval in writing from RBI,
It is hereby notified for the information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued certain Directions to Alwar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd; Alwar whereby as from the close of business on March 07, 2017, the aforesaid bank shall not , without prior approval in writing from RBI,
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Mar 09, 2017
RBI extends Directions issued to Nashik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra
Nashik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated September 8, 2015 from the close of business on September 9, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended vide directive dated March 03, 2016 and August 25, 2016 for a period of six months. Besides, the bank, vide Directive dated December 26, 2016, was permitted to set off loans against fixed deposits as well as renew standard Ca
Nashik Zilla Girna Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated September 8, 2015 from the close of business on September 9, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended vide directive dated March 03, 2016 and August 25, 2016 for a period of six months. Besides, the bank, vide Directive dated December 26, 2016, was permitted to set off loans against fixed deposits as well as renew standard Ca
Mar 08, 2017
RBI extends Directions issued to The Vaish Co-operative Commercial Bank Ltd., New Delhi
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) and (2) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), hereby directs that the Directives dated August 28, 2015 issued to The Vaish Co-operative Commercial Bank Ltd., New Delhi which was last extended upto 08.03.2017 shall continue to apply to the bank for a further period of six months i.e up to 08.09.2017 subject to review. Ajit Prasad A
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) and (2) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), hereby directs that the Directives dated August 28, 2015 issued to The Vaish Co-operative Commercial Bank Ltd., New Delhi which was last extended upto 08.03.2017 shall continue to apply to the bank for a further period of six months i.e up to 08.09.2017 subject to review. Ajit Prasad A
Mar 02, 2017
RBI extends Directions issued to Sri Bharathi Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad
The Reserve Bank of India has reviewed the financial position of Sri Bharathi Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad and considered it necessary in the public interest to extend and modify the directions issued earlier vide Directive dated August 24, 2016. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) hereby directs that
The Reserve Bank of India has reviewed the financial position of Sri Bharathi Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad and considered it necessary in the public interest to extend and modify the directions issued earlier vide Directive dated August 24, 2016. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) hereby directs that
Mar 01, 2017
RBI imposes penalty on The Rajsamand Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Rajsamand
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (₹ Five lakh only) on the The Rajsamand Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Rajsamand, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of RBI instructions / guidelines relating to (i) linking of share capital to borrowings (ii) breach of prescribed individual b
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (₹ Five lakh only) on the The Rajsamand Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Rajsamand, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of RBI instructions / guidelines relating to (i) linking of share capital to borrowings (ii) breach of prescribed individual b
Feb 28, 2017
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - Maratha Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra
Reserve Bank issued Directions under Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) to Maratha Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mumbai dated August 31, 2016 for a period of 6 months, (i.e. up to February 28, 2017) which was modified vide subsequent Directive dated September 07, 2016. The Directions are valid for a period of six months up to February 28, 2017 subject to review. In terms of the existing Directions, among other conditions,
Reserve Bank issued Directions under Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) to Maratha Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mumbai dated August 31, 2016 for a period of 6 months, (i.e. up to February 28, 2017) which was modified vide subsequent Directive dated September 07, 2016. The Directions are valid for a period of six months up to February 28, 2017 subject to review. In terms of the existing Directions, among other conditions,
Feb 27, 2017
RBI imposes penalty on Kaujalgi Urban Cooperative Credit Bank Ltd., Koujalgi, Karnataka
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Kaujalgi Urban Cooperative Credit Bank Ltd., Koujalgi, Karnataka, in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (b) read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violating Reserve Bank of India’s instructions/guidelines in respect of ‘The Depositor Education and Awareness Fund S
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Kaujalgi Urban Cooperative Credit Bank Ltd., Koujalgi, Karnataka, in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (b) read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violating Reserve Bank of India’s instructions/guidelines in respect of ‘The Depositor Education and Awareness Fund S
Feb 23, 2017
RBI imposes penalty on Progressive Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 4.00 lakh (Rupees Four lakh only) on Progressive Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai 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 instructions/guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India relating to lending to nominal members, financing an NBFC and KYC nor
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 4.00 lakh (Rupees Four lakh only) on Progressive Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai 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 instructions/guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India relating to lending to nominal members, financing an NBFC and KYC nor
Feb 23, 2017
RBI imposes penalty on Sahebrao Deshmukh Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one Lakh only) on Sahebrao Deshmukh Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A(1) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of instructions/guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India relating to opening of on-site ATM. The Reserve Bank of India had i
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one Lakh only) on Sahebrao Deshmukh Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A(1) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of instructions/guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India relating to opening of on-site ATM. The Reserve Bank of India had i
Feb 20, 2017
RBI extends Directions issued to Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune
The Reserve Bank of India vide directive dated February 16, 2017 has extended directions issued to Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra for a further period of six months from February 22, 2017 to August 21, 2017 subject to review. The directions were originally imposed from February 22, 2013 to August 21, 2013 and were extended on six occasions for a period of six months each and twice for a period of three months each. The last extension was for a period
The Reserve Bank of India vide directive dated February 16, 2017 has extended directions issued to Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra for a further period of six months from February 22, 2017 to August 21, 2017 subject to review. The directions were originally imposed from February 22, 2013 to August 21, 2013 and were extended on six occasions for a period of six months each and twice for a period of three months each. The last extension was for a period
Feb 17, 2017
RBI imposes penalty on Janata Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Wai, District Satara
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on Janata Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Wai, District Satara 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 the instructions / guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India. During the financial year 2013-14 the bank’s credit exp
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on Janata Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Wai, District Satara 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 the instructions / guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India. During the financial year 2013-14 the bank’s credit exp
Feb 15, 2017
Cancellation of licence and conversion of Urban Co-operative Bank into a Co-operative Society under Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - The Sojitra Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dist. Anand (Gujarat)
It is hereby notified for information of the public that the Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of The Sojitra Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dist. Anand (Gujarat) vide order dated January 23, 2017. In view of the unsatisfactory financials and compliance record, the bank was advised to go out of purview of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) and convert into a Co-operative Society. The bank has fulfilled all the conditions stipulated in Section 36(A)(2) of t
It is hereby notified for information of the public that the Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of The Sojitra Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dist. Anand (Gujarat) vide order dated January 23, 2017. In view of the unsatisfactory financials and compliance record, the bank was advised to go out of purview of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) and convert into a Co-operative Society. The bank has fulfilled all the conditions stipulated in Section 36(A)(2) of t
Feb 10, 2017
Catholic Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Catholic Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana, 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 Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on loans and advances to directors and their relatives. T
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Catholic Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana, 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 Reserve Bank of India directives and guidelines on loans and advances to directors and their relatives. T
Feb 09, 2017
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - Lokseva Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra
Lokseva Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated May 19, 2014 from the close of business on May 20, 2014. The validity of the directions were extended from time to time vide subsequent directives last being vide order dated November 11, 2016 and is valid upto May 19, 2017 subject to review. The public is hereby advised that the Directive so issued to Lokseva Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune on May 19, 2014 as modified from time t
Lokseva Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated May 19, 2014 from the close of business on May 20, 2014. The validity of the directions were extended from time to time vide subsequent directives last being vide order dated November 11, 2016 and is valid upto May 19, 2017 subject to review. The public is hereby advised that the Directive so issued to Lokseva Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune on May 19, 2014 as modified from time t
Feb 08, 2017
Cancellation of licence to carry on banking business in India and conversion of Urban Co-operative Bank into a Co-operative Society under Sections 22 and 36 (A) (2) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - The State Transport Employees Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad (Gujarat)
It is hereby notified for information of the public that the Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of The State Transport Employees Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad (Gujarat) vide order dated January 13, 2017. Accordingly, the bank has ceased to be a “Co-operative bank” as defined in Section 5 (cci) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 read with Section 56 of the Act and all the provisions of the said Act applicable to the said co-operative bank shall cease
It is hereby notified for information of the public that the Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of The State Transport Employees Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad (Gujarat) vide order dated January 13, 2017. Accordingly, the bank has ceased to be a “Co-operative bank” as defined in Section 5 (cci) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 read with Section 56 of the Act and all the provisions of the said Act applicable to the said co-operative bank shall cease
Feb 08, 2017
RBI cancels the Licence of the Shri Chhatrapati Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pimple Nilakh, Pune, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of Shri Chhatrapati Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pimple Nilakh, Pune, Maharashtra. The order was made effective from the close of business on February 07, 2017.The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra, has also been requested to issue an order for winding up of the bank and appoint a liquidator. The Reserve Bank cancelled the licence of the bank as: The bank did not comply with the provisions under
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of Shri Chhatrapati Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pimple Nilakh, Pune, Maharashtra. The order was made effective from the close of business on February 07, 2017.The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra, has also been requested to issue an order for winding up of the bank and appoint a liquidator. The Reserve Bank cancelled the licence of the bank as: The bank did not comply with the provisions under
Feb 06, 2017
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - The R S Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra
The R S Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated June 24, 2015, from close of business on June 26, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent directives the last being order dated September 22, 2016 and is currently valid upto March 25, 2017, subject to review. The public is hereby advised that the Directives so issued to R S Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra on June
The R S Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated June 24, 2015, from close of business on June 26, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent directives the last being order dated September 22, 2016 and is currently valid upto March 25, 2017, subject to review. The public is hereby advised that the Directives so issued to R S Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra on June
Jan 31, 2017
RBI extends Directions issued to The CKP Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra
The CKP Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated April 30, 2014, from close of business on May 2, 2014. The validity of the directions were extended from time to time vide subsequent directives last being order dated July 28, 2016 and was valid upto January 31, 2017 subject to review. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the validity of the aforesaid directions has been further extended for a
The CKP Co-operative Bank Ltd, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated April 30, 2014, from close of business on May 2, 2014. The validity of the directions were extended from time to time vide subsequent directives last being order dated July 28, 2016 and was valid upto January 31, 2017 subject to review. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the validity of the aforesaid directions has been further extended for a
Jan 27, 2017
RBI extends Directions issued to The Hardoi Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Uttar Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India has extended Directions issued to the Hardoi Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Hardoi for a further period of six months from January 30, 2017 to July 29, 2017, subject to review. The bank has been under directions issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) since July 29, 2016. The same has further been extended upto July 29, 2017 vide directive dated January 23, 2017. A copy of the directive dated January 23, 2017 is dis
The Reserve Bank of India has extended Directions issued to the Hardoi Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Hardoi for a further period of six months from January 30, 2017 to July 29, 2017, subject to review. The bank has been under directions issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) since July 29, 2016. The same has further been extended upto July 29, 2017 vide directive dated January 23, 2017. A copy of the directive dated January 23, 2017 is dis
Jan 27, 2017
RBI extends Directions issued to The Mahamedha Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ghazibad, Uttar Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India has extended Directions issued to the Mahamedha Urban Co-operative Ltd., Ghaziabad for a further period of six months from January 30, 2017 to July 29, 2017, subject to review. The bank has been under directions issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) since July 29, 2016. The same has further been extended upto July 29, 2017 vide directive dated January 23, 2017. A copy of the directive dated January 23, 2017 is di
The Reserve Bank of India has extended Directions issued to the Mahamedha Urban Co-operative Ltd., Ghaziabad for a further period of six months from January 30, 2017 to July 29, 2017, subject to review. The bank has been under directions issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) since July 29, 2016. The same has further been extended upto July 29, 2017 vide directive dated January 23, 2017. A copy of the directive dated January 23, 2017 is di
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