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Jun 21, 2016
RBI extends validity of the Directions issued to the Pioneer Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the Directions issued to the Pioneer Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of three months from June 24, 2016 to September 23, 2016, subject to review. The bank has been under directions since March 24, 2015 vide directive dated March 14, 2015 issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The validity of the aforesaid directive was extended vide RBI directive dated September 16, 2
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the Directions issued to the Pioneer Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of three months from June 24, 2016 to September 23, 2016, subject to review. The bank has been under directions since March 24, 2015 vide directive dated March 14, 2015 issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The validity of the aforesaid directive was extended vide RBI directive dated September 16, 2
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Jun 21, 2016
The Lunawada Peoples’ Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lunawada, Dist. Mahisagar Imposition of penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one Lakh only) on The Lunawada Peoples’ Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lunawada, Dist. Mahisagar (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 pertaining to issuance of Demand Drafts to a single party on the same day in cash for value j
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one Lakh only) on The Lunawada Peoples’ Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lunawada, Dist. Mahisagar (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 pertaining to issuance of Demand Drafts to a single party on the same day in cash for value j
Jun 15, 2016
RBI issues Directions on Sanmitra Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Mumbai, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India notified for 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 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank has issued certain Directions to Sanmitra Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Mumbai, Maharashtra, whereby, as from the close of business on June 14, 2016, the aforesaid bank shall not, wit
The Reserve Bank of India notified for 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 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank has issued certain Directions to Sanmitra Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Mumbai, Maharashtra, whereby, as from the close of business on June 14, 2016, the aforesaid bank shall not, wit
Jun 10, 2016
RBI extends Directions issued to the Shri Chhatrapati Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pimple Nilakh, District - Pune, Maharashtra
Shri Chhatrapati Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pimple Nilakh, District - Pune, Maharashtra was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated September 10, 2014 from the close of business on September 12, 2014. The validity of the aforesaid directive was extended thrice for a period of six months vide directive dated March 04, 2015 from the close of business on March 11, 2015; for a period of three months vide directive dated September 1, 2015
Shri Chhatrapati Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pimple Nilakh, District - Pune, Maharashtra was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated September 10, 2014 from the close of business on September 12, 2014. The validity of the aforesaid directive was extended thrice for a period of six months vide directive dated March 04, 2015 from the close of business on March 11, 2015; for a period of three months vide directive dated September 1, 2015
Jun 08, 2016
RBI shifts Supervision of Some Urban Coop Banks to Nagpur
The Reserve Bank of India has shifted supervision and monitoring of Non-Scheduled Urban Cooperative banks whose head offices are located in Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon and Solapur disctricts from Mumbai to Nagpur with effect from June 07, 2016. The address for correspondence regarding these banks would now be: General ManagerDepartment of Cooperative Bank SupervisionReserve Bank of IndiaAdditional Office BuildingEast High Court RoadNagpur- 440001Phone - 0712 2531225FAX
The Reserve Bank of India has shifted supervision and monitoring of Non-Scheduled Urban Cooperative banks whose head offices are located in Dhule, Nandurbar, Jalgaon and Solapur disctricts from Mumbai to Nagpur with effect from June 07, 2016. The address for correspondence regarding these banks would now be: General ManagerDepartment of Cooperative Bank SupervisionReserve Bank of IndiaAdditional Office BuildingEast High Court RoadNagpur- 440001Phone - 0712 2531225FAX
Jun 07, 2016
RBI imposes penalty on Agroha Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on Agroha 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 directives/guidelines of the Reserve Bank on loans and advances to directors and their relatives. The Reserve Ba
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on Agroha 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 directives/guidelines of the Reserve Bank on loans and advances to directors and their relatives. The Reserve Ba
Jun 07, 2016
RBI imposes penalty on Sri Kalahasti Co-operative Town Bank Ltd., Sri Kalahasti, Andhra Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on Sri Kalahasti Co-operative Town Bank Ltd., Sri Kalahasti, Andhra Pradesh, 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 Section 20 and Section 20 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative S
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on Sri Kalahasti Co-operative Town Bank Ltd., Sri Kalahasti, Andhra Pradesh, 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 Section 20 and Section 20 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative S
Jun 06, 2016
RBI imposes penalty on The Mapusa Urban Co-operative Bank of Goa Ltd, Mapusa, Goa
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh Only) on The Mapusa Urban Co-operative Bank of Goa Ltd, Mapusa, Goa, 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 violations of the directions/guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India relating to payment of interests on term deposi
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh Only) on The Mapusa Urban Co-operative Bank of Goa Ltd, Mapusa, Goa, 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 violations of the directions/guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India relating to payment of interests on term deposi
May 30, 2016
RBI extends Directions issued to The Choundeshwari Sahakari Bank Ltd, Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur till November 30, 2016
The Choundeshwari Sahakari Bank Ltd, Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated August 28, 2014 from the close of business on August 30, 2014. The validity of the directions was extended thrice, vide order dated February 05, 2015 for a period of six months from March 01, 2015; dated July 31, 2015 for a period of three months from September 01, 2015 and dated November 23, 2015 respectively for a period of six mon
The Choundeshwari Sahakari Bank Ltd, Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated August 28, 2014 from the close of business on August 30, 2014. The validity of the directions was extended thrice, vide order dated February 05, 2015 for a period of six months from March 01, 2015; dated July 31, 2015 for a period of three months from September 01, 2015 and dated November 23, 2015 respectively for a period of six mon
May 26, 2016
RBI imposes penalty on Birdev Sahakari Bank Ltd, Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Birdev Sahakari Bank Ltd, Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur 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 (AACS), for violations of the directives / guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India relating to interbank (gross) exposure limit, interbank counter party limit, unsecured advances limi
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Birdev Sahakari Bank Ltd, Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur 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 (AACS), for violations of the directives / guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India relating to interbank (gross) exposure limit, interbank counter party limit, unsecured advances limi
May 19, 2016
RBI extends Directions issued to Lokseva Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra till November 19, 2016
The Reserve Bank of India notified that Lokseva Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated May 19, 2014, from the close of business on May 20, 2014. The validity of the directions was extended thrice, for a period of six months each, vide order dated November 12, 2014; dated May 06, 2015 and dated November 04, 2015. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the period of operation of the dir
The Reserve Bank of India notified that Lokseva Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated May 19, 2014, from the close of business on May 20, 2014. The validity of the directions was extended thrice, for a period of six months each, vide order dated November 12, 2014; dated May 06, 2015 and dated November 04, 2015. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the period of operation of the dir
May 16, 2016
RBI extends Directions issued to Shatabdi Mahila Sahakari Bank Ltd., Thane, District-Thane, Maharashtra till November 17, 2016
The Reserve Bank of India notified that the Shatabdi Mahila Sahakari Bank Ltd., Thane was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated August 14, 2014 from the close of business on August 20, 2014. The validity of the aforesaid directive was further extended vide directive dated February 04, 2015; dated July 21, 2015 and dated November 04, 2015 for a period of six months, three months and six months respectively. It is hereby notified for th
The Reserve Bank of India notified that the Shatabdi Mahila Sahakari Bank Ltd., Thane was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated August 14, 2014 from the close of business on August 20, 2014. The validity of the aforesaid directive was further extended vide directive dated February 04, 2015; dated July 21, 2015 and dated November 04, 2015 for a period of six months, three months and six months respectively. It is hereby notified for th
May 12, 2016
Comprehensive Master Directions on Interest Rate on Deposits for Co-operative Banks
The Reserve Bank of India today issued the Master Directions (MD) on Co-operative Banks - Interest Rates on Deposits and Advances. The Master Directions issued today consolidates all relevant instructions issued by the Reserve Bank of India so far on the subject and will be applicable to all co-operative banks, namely, state co-operative banks, central co-operative banks and primary (urban) co-operative banks, licensed or permitted to carry on banking business in Indi
The Reserve Bank of India today issued the Master Directions (MD) on Co-operative Banks - Interest Rates on Deposits and Advances. The Master Directions issued today consolidates all relevant instructions issued by the Reserve Bank of India so far on the subject and will be applicable to all co-operative banks, namely, state co-operative banks, central co-operative banks and primary (urban) co-operative banks, licensed or permitted to carry on banking business in Indi
May 12, 2016
RBI imposes penalty on Jalgaon District Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jalgaon, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2.00 lakh (₹ Two Lakh only) on Jalgaon District Co-operative Bank Ltd. 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 Cooperative Societies), for violation of the provisions of Section 20 A of the B.R. Act, 1949 (AACS) relating to remission of debt due to the bank by Jalgaon Starch Factory in whic
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2.00 lakh (₹ Two Lakh only) on Jalgaon District Co-operative Bank Ltd. 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 Cooperative Societies), for violation of the provisions of Section 20 A of the B.R. Act, 1949 (AACS) relating to remission of debt due to the bank by Jalgaon Starch Factory in whic
May 06, 2016
RBI extends validity of the Directions issued to the Bhopal Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Bhopal (M.P.)
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the Directions issued to the Bhopal Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Bhopal (M.P.) for a further period of six months from May 01, 2016 to October 31, 2016, subject to review. The bank has been under directions from close of business of October 31, 2012 vide directive dated October 29, 2012 issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The validity of the aforesaid directive has been extended from time to time fo
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the Directions issued to the Bhopal Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Bhopal (M.P.) for a further period of six months from May 01, 2016 to October 31, 2016, subject to review. The bank has been under directions from close of business of October 31, 2012 vide directive dated October 29, 2012 issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The validity of the aforesaid directive has been extended from time to time fo
May 05, 2016
RBI imposes penalty on The Godhra Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Godhra, Dist. Panchmahal (Gujarat)
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on The Godhra Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Godhra, Dist. Panchmahal (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 pertaining to issuance of large number of ‘at par’ cheques to a single party on the same day in cas
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on The Godhra Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Godhra, Dist. Panchmahal (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 pertaining to issuance of large number of ‘at par’ cheques to a single party on the same day in cas
May 05, 2016
RBI imposes penalty on The Midnapore Peoples’ Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dist- Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.5 lakh (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on The Midnapore Peoples’ Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dist- Paschim, Medinipur, West Bengal, Pin-721101, 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) for violation of instructions contained in Master Circular on Know Your Customer No
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.5 lakh (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on The Midnapore Peoples’ Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dist- Paschim, Medinipur, West Bengal, Pin-721101, 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) for violation of instructions contained in Master Circular on Know Your Customer No
May 04, 2016
RBI withdraws Directions issued to Dilip Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Barshi, District - Solapur, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India has withdrawn the All Inclusive Directions issued vide order dated August 06, 2014 to Dilip Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Barshi, District - Solapur, Maharashtra, with effect from the close of business on May 04, 2016. The withdrawal of Directions is in exercise of powers vested in the Reserve Bank of India under sub-section (2) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies). A copy of the above o
The Reserve Bank of India has withdrawn the All Inclusive Directions issued vide order dated August 06, 2014 to Dilip Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Barshi, District - Solapur, Maharashtra, with effect from the close of business on May 04, 2016. The withdrawal of Directions is in exercise of powers vested in the Reserve Bank of India under sub-section (2) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies). A copy of the above o
May 03, 2016
RBI withdraws Directions issued to “Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Nagari Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Aurangabad, Maharashtra”
The Reserve Bank of India has withdrawn the All Inclusive Directions issued on May 04, 2012 to “Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Nagari Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Aurangabad, Maharashtra” with effect from the close of business as on May 02, 2016. The withdrawal of Directions is in exercise of powers vested in the Reserve Bank under sub section (2) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Cooperative Societies). A copy of the Order is displayed on the ba
The Reserve Bank of India has withdrawn the All Inclusive Directions issued on May 04, 2012 to “Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Nagari Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Aurangabad, Maharashtra” with effect from the close of business as on May 02, 2016. The withdrawal of Directions is in exercise of powers vested in the Reserve Bank under sub section (2) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Cooperative Societies). A copy of the Order is displayed on the ba
May 02, 2016
Nagar Sahakari Bank Limited, Gorakhpur - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Nagar Sahkari Bank Ltd., Gorakhpur 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), for violation of Section 27 of the above Act relating to submission of statutory returns. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank,
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Nagar Sahkari Bank Ltd., Gorakhpur 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), for violation of Section 27 of the above Act relating to submission of statutory returns. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank,
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