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Nov 03, 2011
The Mehsana Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mehsana (Gujarat) - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on the The Mehsana Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mehsana (Gujarat), in exercise of 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 violation of Reserve Bank of India's instructions relating to Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidelines. The Reserve Bank of Indi
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on the The Mehsana Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mehsana (Gujarat), in exercise of 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 violation of Reserve Bank of India's instructions relating to Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidelines. The Reserve Bank of Indi
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Oct 25, 2011
Pravara Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ahmednagar - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Pravara Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, in exercise of 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 violation of directives/guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India on maximum limit on advances as modified from time to time, by sanction
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Pravara Sahakari Bank Ltd., Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, in exercise of 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 violation of directives/guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India on maximum limit on advances as modified from time to time, by sanction
Oct 24, 2011
The Baroda Traders Co-operative Bank Ltd., Vadodara - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on The Baroda Traders Co-operative Bank Ltd., Vadodara, Gujarat, in exercise of 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 non adherence to Know Your Customers (KYC) norms. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank, in res
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on The Baroda Traders Co-operative Bank Ltd., Vadodara, Gujarat, in exercise of 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 non adherence to Know Your Customers (KYC) norms. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank, in res
Oct 19, 2011
The Jain Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mumbai - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Jain Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, in exercise of 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 violations of the directives/guidelines of Reserve Bank on compliance with Know Your Customers (KYC) norms/Anti Money Laundering (AML) guid
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Jain Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, in exercise of 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 violations of the directives/guidelines of Reserve Bank on compliance with Know Your Customers (KYC) norms/Anti Money Laundering (AML) guid
Oct 13, 2011
Nagar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmednagar, Maharashtra - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Nagar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, 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 (AACS) for violation of directives/guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India on loans/advances to directors, by purchasing cheques beyond ` 0.50 lakh pertaining to relatives of a
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Nagar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, 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 (AACS) for violation of directives/guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India on loans/advances to directors, by purchasing cheques beyond ` 0.50 lakh pertaining to relatives of a
Sep 30, 2011
Alavi Co-operative Bank Ltd., Vadodara - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Alavi Co-operative Bank Ltd., Vadodara, Gujarat, in exercise of 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 non-adherence to Know Your Customers (KYC) norms and Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidelines. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show ca
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Alavi Co-operative Bank Ltd., Vadodara, Gujarat, in exercise of 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 non-adherence to Know Your Customers (KYC) norms and Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidelines. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show ca
Sep 28, 2011
The Mansa Nagarik Sahakari Bank Lld., Mansa, Dist. Gandhinagar - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Mansa Nagarik Sahakari Bank Lld., Mansa, Dist. Gandhinagar, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank India's instructions on submission of Cash Transaction Reports (CTRs) in respect of cash transaction above ` 10.00 lakh to Financial In
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Mansa Nagarik Sahakari Bank Lld., Mansa, Dist. Gandhinagar, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank India's instructions on submission of Cash Transaction Reports (CTRs) in respect of cash transaction above ` 10.00 lakh to Financial In
Sep 26, 2011
Porbandar Vibhagiya Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Porbandar - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on the Porbandar Vibhagiya Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Porbandar, Gujarat, in exercise of 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 violation of Reserve Bank of India's instructions regarding Know Your Customers (KYC) norms and Anti Money Laundering
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on the Porbandar Vibhagiya Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Porbandar, Gujarat, in exercise of 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 violation of Reserve Bank of India's instructions regarding Know Your Customers (KYC) norms and Anti Money Laundering
Sep 26, 2011
Shri Mahavir Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Solapur - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on the Shri Mahavir Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Solapur, in exercise of 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 violation of the directives guidelines of the Reserve Bank on individual/single exposure ceiling for lending operations by Urban Co-o
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on the Shri Mahavir Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Solapur, in exercise of 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 violation of the directives guidelines of the Reserve Bank on individual/single exposure ceiling for lending operations by Urban Co-o
Sep 09, 2011
RBI penalises Credit Agricole - Corporate & Investment Bank and Karnataka Bank for Non-Compliance with Its Directives on Derivatives
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs.10 lakh (Rupees Ten Lakh only) on Credit Agricole – Corporate & Investment Bank and a penalty of Rs. Five lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Karnataka Bank Limited for non-compliance with its directives on derivatives. The penalty on Credit Agricole – Corporate & Investment Bank has been imposed for failing to carry out proper due diligence on user appropriateness and suitability of products and the compliance
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs.10 lakh (Rupees Ten Lakh only) on Credit Agricole – Corporate & Investment Bank and a penalty of Rs. Five lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Karnataka Bank Limited for non-compliance with its directives on derivatives. The penalty on Credit Agricole – Corporate & Investment Bank has been imposed for failing to carry out proper due diligence on user appropriateness and suitability of products and the compliance
Sep 08, 2011
The Sankheda Nagarik Sahakari Bank Limited, Sankheda, Dist. Vadodara - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Sankheda Nagrik Sahakari Bank Limited, Sankheda, Dist. Vadodara, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for not submission of Cash Transaction Reports (CTRs) in respect of cash transaction in excess of ` 10.00 lakh to Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND), a
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Sankheda Nagrik Sahakari Bank Limited, Sankheda, Dist. Vadodara, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for not submission of Cash Transaction Reports (CTRs) in respect of cash transaction in excess of ` 10.00 lakh to Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND), a
Sep 07, 2011
Reserve Bank Cancels the license of Tandur Mahila Co-operative Bank Ltd. Tandur - Andhra Pradesh
In view of the fact that the operations of the Tandur Mahila Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Tandur (Andhra Pradesh), were practically defunct with no scope for revival in the foreseeable future and all efforts to ensure regulatory compliance in consultations with the Government of Andhra Pradesh had failed and the depositors were being inconvenienced by continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India delivered the order dated August 22, 2011 canceling its license to t
In view of the fact that the operations of the Tandur Mahila Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Tandur (Andhra Pradesh), were practically defunct with no scope for revival in the foreseeable future and all efforts to ensure regulatory compliance in consultations with the Government of Andhra Pradesh had failed and the depositors were being inconvenienced by continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India delivered the order dated August 22, 2011 canceling its license to t
Sep 06, 2011
The Surat People's Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dist. Surat (Gujarat) - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on The Surat People's Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dist. Surat (Gujarat), in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank of India's instructions on director related loan accounts. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank in
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on The Surat People's Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dist. Surat (Gujarat), in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank of India's instructions on director related loan accounts. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank in
Aug 30, 2011
Shri Janata Sahakari Bank Limited, Halol, Dist. Panchmahal - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on Shri Janata Sahakari Bank Limited, Halol, Dist. Panchmahal, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for not reporting cash transactions in excess of ` 10.00 lakh to Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND), as required under the Anti Money Laundering (AML) guideline
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on Shri Janata Sahakari Bank Limited, Halol, Dist. Panchmahal, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for not reporting cash transactions in excess of ` 10.00 lakh to Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND), as required under the Anti Money Laundering (AML) guideline
Aug 18, 2011
Rajkot Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Rajkot - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `2.00 lakh (Rupees two lakh only) on Rajkot Commercial Co-operative Bank Limited, Rajkot, Gujarat, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank of India's instructions regarding grant of unsecured advances in excess of prescribed ceiling and director related advances. The Reserve
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `2.00 lakh (Rupees two lakh only) on Rajkot Commercial Co-operative Bank Limited, Rajkot, Gujarat, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank of India's instructions regarding grant of unsecured advances in excess of prescribed ceiling and director related advances. The Reserve
Aug 16, 2011
The Becharaji Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Becharaji, Dist. Mehsana, Gujarat - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Becharaji Nagarik Sahakari Bank Limited, Becharaji, Dist. Mehsana, Gujarat, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank of India's instructions relating to Know Your Customer (KYC) norms and Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidelines. The Rese
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Becharaji Nagarik Sahakari Bank Limited, Becharaji, Dist. Mehsana, Gujarat, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank of India's instructions relating to Know Your Customer (KYC) norms and Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidelines. The Rese
Aug 09, 2011
Teachers' Co-operative Bank Limited, Udupi, Karnataka - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Teachers' Co-operative Bank Limited, Udupi, Karnataka, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank of India's directives on collection of third party account payee cheques. 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 ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Teachers' Co-operative Bank Limited, Udupi, Karnataka, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank of India's directives on collection of third party account payee cheques. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank
Aug 08, 2011
The Sawaimadhopur Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Sawaimadhopur - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Sawaimadhopur Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Sawaimadhopur, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank of India directives/guidelines pertaining to the ceiling on unsecured advances applicable in case of urban co-operative Banks. The R
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Sawaimadhopur Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Sawaimadhopur, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank of India directives/guidelines pertaining to the ceiling on unsecured advances applicable in case of urban co-operative Banks. The R
Aug 05, 2011
Gujarat Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad (Gujarat) - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on Gujarat Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad (Gujarat), in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank of India directives/instructions relating to filing of Suspicious Transaction Reports as required under Anti Money Laundering guideline
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on Gujarat Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad (Gujarat), in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47(A)(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank of India directives/instructions relating to filing of Suspicious Transaction Reports as required under Anti Money Laundering guideline
Jul 29, 2011
The Kalupur Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on The Kalupur Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad, District Ahmedabad 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 provisions of Banking Regulation Act/Reserve Bank of India directives/instructions relating to Kno
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on The Kalupur Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad, District Ahmedabad 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 provisions of Banking Regulation Act/Reserve Bank of India directives/instructions relating to Kno
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