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May 09, 2014
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - The Suri Friends Union Co-operative Bank Ltd. Birbhum, West Bengal
It is hereby 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 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India has issued certain Directions to The Suri Friends Union Co-operative Bank Ltd. Birbhum, West Bengal, whereby, as from the close of business on April 7, 2014, the aforesaid bank shall not, without prior approval in writing f
It is hereby 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 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India has issued certain Directions to The Suri Friends Union Co-operative Bank Ltd. Birbhum, West Bengal, whereby, as from the close of business on April 7, 2014, the aforesaid bank shall not, without prior approval in writing f
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May 05, 2014
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - The C.K.P.Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra
It is hereby 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 of India has issued certain Directions to The C.K.P. Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, whereby, as from the close of business on May 02, 2014, the aforesaid bank shall not, withou
It is hereby 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 of India has issued certain Directions to The C.K.P. Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, whereby, as from the close of business on May 02, 2014, the aforesaid bank shall not, withou
Apr 23, 2014
Reserve Bank rejects the application for grant of licence of Karnataka Rajya Kaigarika Vanijya Sahakara Bank Niyamitha, Bangalore, (Karnataka)
The Reserve Bank of India [the Bank] delivered the order rejecting the application dated May 23, 1966 for grant of licence submitted by Karnataka Rajya Kaigarika Vanijya Sahakara Bank Niyamitha, Bangalore (Karnataka) [the bank], to carry on banking business in India under Section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949(AACS) [the Act] after being satisfied that the bank does not fulfil the conditions as required in terms of Section 22(3) of the Act. The order is effect
The Reserve Bank of India [the Bank] delivered the order rejecting the application dated May 23, 1966 for grant of licence submitted by Karnataka Rajya Kaigarika Vanijya Sahakara Bank Niyamitha, Bangalore (Karnataka) [the bank], to carry on banking business in India under Section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949(AACS) [the Act] after being satisfied that the bank does not fulfil the conditions as required in terms of Section 22(3) of the Act. The order is effect
Apr 21, 2014
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) Shri Shivaji Sahakari Bank Ltd., Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur, Maharashtra
It is hereby notified for the information of the public that validity period of directions imposed on Shri Shivaji Sahakari Bank Ltd., Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur vide our directives UBD.CO.BSD-I.No.D-61/12.22.249/2011-12 dated October 24, 2011 has been extended for a further period of six months from April 25, 2014 to October 24, 2014 vide our modified directive UBD.CO.BSD-I.No.D-30/12.22.249/2013-14 dated April 16, 2014 subject to review. The other terms and conditions rem
It is hereby notified for the information of the public that validity period of directions imposed on Shri Shivaji Sahakari Bank Ltd., Gadhinglaj, Kolhapur vide our directives UBD.CO.BSD-I.No.D-61/12.22.249/2011-12 dated October 24, 2011 has been extended for a further period of six months from April 25, 2014 to October 24, 2014 vide our modified directive UBD.CO.BSD-I.No.D-30/12.22.249/2013-14 dated April 16, 2014 subject to review. The other terms and conditions rem
Apr 04, 2014
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - Shri Ganesh Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra
It is hereby notified for the information of the public that validity period of directions imposed on Shree Ganesh Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik , vide our directives UBD.CO.BSD-I.No.D-39/12.22.435/2012-13 dated April 01, 2013 has been extended for a further period of six months from April 02, 2014 to October 01, 2014 vide our modified directive UBD.CO.BSD-I.No.D-26/12.22.435/2013-14 dated March 27, 2014 subject to review. The other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
It is hereby notified for the information of the public that validity period of directions imposed on Shree Ganesh Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik , vide our directives UBD.CO.BSD-I.No.D-39/12.22.435/2012-13 dated April 01, 2013 has been extended for a further period of six months from April 02, 2014 to October 01, 2014 vide our modified directive UBD.CO.BSD-I.No.D-26/12.22.435/2013-14 dated March 27, 2014 subject to review. The other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Apr 02, 2014
RBI decides to grant “in-principle” approval for banking licences
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided today to grant “in-principle” approval to two applicants viz., IDFC Limited and Bandhan Financial Services Private Limited, to set up banks under the Guidelines on Licensing of New Banks in the Private Sector issued on February 22, 2013 (Guidelines). These two applicants were also recommended as suitable for grant of “in-principle” approval by the High Level Advisory Committee (HLAC) set up by the RBI. The HLAC had also reco
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided today to grant “in-principle” approval to two applicants viz., IDFC Limited and Bandhan Financial Services Private Limited, to set up banks under the Guidelines on Licensing of New Banks in the Private Sector issued on February 22, 2013 (Guidelines). These two applicants were also recommended as suitable for grant of “in-principle” approval by the High Level Advisory Committee (HLAC) set up by the RBI. The HLAC had also reco
Apr 02, 2014
RBI penalises Vyavasayik Evam Audyogik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Morena, Madhya Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Vyavasayik Evam Audyogik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Morena, Madhya Pradesh 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 20 of the BR Act 1949 (AACS), the directives/instructions/guidelines of the Reserve Bank on operat
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Vyavasayik Evam Audyogik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Morena, Madhya Pradesh 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 20 of the BR Act 1949 (AACS), the directives/instructions/guidelines of the Reserve Bank on operat
Mar 28, 2014
RBI keeps Normal Ways and Means Advances to the State Governments Unchanged for Fiscal 2014-15
The aggregate Normal Ways and Means Advances (WMA) limit for the State Governments inclusive of the Union Territory of Puducherry is placed at ` 15,360 crore for the year 2014-15. The limits are unchanged from the last revision effected on November 11, 2013. Other terms and conditions of the Scheme would also remain unchanged. The decision has been taken after a review of the State-wise current limits of Normal WMA. Ajit Prasad Assistant General Manager Press Release
The aggregate Normal Ways and Means Advances (WMA) limit for the State Governments inclusive of the Union Territory of Puducherry is placed at ` 15,360 crore for the year 2014-15. The limits are unchanged from the last revision effected on November 11, 2013. Other terms and conditions of the Scheme would also remain unchanged. The decision has been taken after a review of the State-wise current limits of Normal WMA. Ajit Prasad Assistant General Manager Press Release
Mar 24, 2014
RBI penalises Dharmapuri District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Tamil Nadu
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Dharmapuri District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Tamil Nadu, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A) read with Section 46 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies), for non-adherence to Know Your Customers (KYC) norms and Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidelines. The Reserve Bank of India had issued
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Dharmapuri District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Tamil Nadu, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A) read with Section 46 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies), for non-adherence to Know Your Customers (KYC) norms and Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidelines. The Reserve Bank of India had issued
Mar 24, 2014
RBI penalises National Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bettiah
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on National Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bettiah, Bihar in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A) read with Section 46 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for non-adherence to Know Your Customers (KYC) norms and Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidelines. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cau
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on National Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bettiah, Bihar in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A) read with Section 46 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for non-adherence to Know Your Customers (KYC) norms and Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidelines. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cau
Mar 19, 2014
RBI penalises Amreli Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd, Dist. Amreli (Gujarat)
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Amreli Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd, Dist. Amreli (Gujarat), in exercise of the powers vested on 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 RBI guidelines regarding issuance of at-par cheques/pay orders against receipt of cash. The Reserve Bank of India ha
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Amreli Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd, Dist. Amreli (Gujarat), in exercise of the powers vested on 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 RBI guidelines regarding issuance of at-par cheques/pay orders against receipt of cash. The Reserve Bank of India ha
Mar 19, 2014
RBI penalises The District Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Mahabubnagar, Andhra Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on The District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd., Mahabubnagar, Andhra Pradesh in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A) read with Section 46 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies), for non-adherence to Know Your Customers (KYC) norms and Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidelines. The Reserve Bank of India had
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on The District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd., Mahabubnagar, Andhra Pradesh in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A) read with Section 46 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies), for non-adherence to Know Your Customers (KYC) norms and Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidelines. The Reserve Bank of India had
Mar 10, 2014
RBI imposes penalty on Imperial Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on the Imperial Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, 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 the following violations: Incorrect reporting of information in the Form I relating to CRR/ SLR and incorrect comput
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on the Imperial Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, 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 the following violations: Incorrect reporting of information in the Form I relating to CRR/ SLR and incorrect comput
Mar 10, 2014
RBI imposes penalty on Adarsh Mahila Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on the Adarsh Mahila Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, 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 the following violations: Violation of exposure norms on single and group borrowers. Violation of re
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on the Adarsh Mahila Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, 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 the following violations: Violation of exposure norms on single and group borrowers. Violation of re
Mar 10, 2014
Reserve Bank of India cancels the Licence of The Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd. (Bhubaneswar)
The Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bhubaneswar was granted a licence by the Reserve Bank of India on September 7, 1987 to conduct banking business under Section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies). The Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bhubaneswar, Odisha has now ceased to be solvent, all efforts to revive it having failed. The depositors being inconvenienced by the continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India delivered the
The Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bhubaneswar was granted a licence by the Reserve Bank of India on September 7, 1987 to conduct banking business under Section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies). The Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bhubaneswar, Odisha has now ceased to be solvent, all efforts to revive it having failed. The depositors being inconvenienced by the continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India delivered the
Mar 03, 2014
RBI imposes penalty on The Chanasma Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Chanasma, District Patan (Gujarat)
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh) on The Chanasma Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Chanasma, District Patan (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 Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidelines. The Reserve Bank of India had is
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh) on The Chanasma Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Chanasma, District Patan (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 Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidelines. The Reserve Bank of India had is
Mar 03, 2014
RBI imposes penalty on Bijnor Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on the Bijnor Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, 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 the following violations: Sanctioning Loans and Advances to Directors and their Relatives – Violation of Para 5 of Mas
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five lakh only) on the Bijnor Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, 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 the following violations: Sanctioning Loans and Advances to Directors and their Relatives – Violation of Para 5 of Mas
Feb 21, 2014
RBI imposes penalty on Janata Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Wai, Satara
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on the Janata Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Wai, 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 directives / guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India on unsecured advances, loans and advances to the firms in which
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on the Janata Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Wai, 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 directives / guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India on unsecured advances, loans and advances to the firms in which
Feb 20, 2014
Cancellation of licence to carry on banking business in India under Section 22 (4) of the B.R.Act, 1949 (AACS) - The Municipal Co-op. Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad
In view of the fact that The Municipal Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad (Gujarat) had ceased to be solvent, all efforts to revive it in close consultation with the Government of Gujarat had failed and the depositors were being inconvenienced by continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) delivered the order cancelling its licence to the bank and the same is effective from the close of business of February 03, 2014. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies (
In view of the fact that The Municipal Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad (Gujarat) had ceased to be solvent, all efforts to revive it in close consultation with the Government of Gujarat had failed and the depositors were being inconvenienced by continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) delivered the order cancelling its licence to the bank and the same is effective from the close of business of February 03, 2014. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies (
Feb 20, 2014
RBI penalises The Amravati Zilla Mahila Sahakari Bank Ltd., Amravati
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on The Amravati Zilla Mahila Sahakari Bank Ltd., Amravati, 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 the guidelines issued by Reserve Bank of India on diversion of funds. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on The Amravati Zilla Mahila Sahakari Bank Ltd., Amravati, 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 the guidelines issued by Reserve Bank of India on diversion of funds. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause
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