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Aug 07, 2002
RBI cancels licence of Shree Labh Co-operative Bank Ltd.
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of Shree Labh Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra to carry on banking business in India. The bank is precluded from transacting the business of ‘banking’ as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (as applicable to Co-operative Societies). Thus, it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from the public and allow withdrawals by cheque, draft, order or otherwise.P V Sadanandan M
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of Shree Labh Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra to carry on banking business in India. The bank is precluded from transacting the business of ‘banking’ as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (as applicable to Co-operative Societies). Thus, it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from the public and allow withdrawals by cheque, draft, order or otherwise.P V Sadanandan M
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Jul 11, 2002
RBI cancels licence of The Praja Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd.
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence granted to The Praja Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Secunderabad, Ranga Reddy Dist. (Andhra Pradesh) to carry on banking business. The bank is precluded from transacting the business of `banking' as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) and it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from public and allow withdrawals by cheque, draft, order or
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence granted to The Praja Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Secunderabad, Ranga Reddy Dist. (Andhra Pradesh) to carry on banking business. The bank is precluded from transacting the business of `banking' as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) and it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from public and allow withdrawals by cheque, draft, order or
Jul 08, 2002
RBI rejects licence application of Rajampet Co-operative Town Bank Ltd.
The Reserve Bank of India has rejected the licence application of the Rajampet Co-operative Town Bank Ltd., Rajampet (Andhra Pradesh) to carry on banking business. The bank is precluded from transacting the business of `banking' as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) and it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from public and allow withdrawals by cheque, draft, order or otherwise.Ajit Pra
The Reserve Bank of India has rejected the licence application of the Rajampet Co-operative Town Bank Ltd., Rajampet (Andhra Pradesh) to carry on banking business. The bank is precluded from transacting the business of `banking' as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) and it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from public and allow withdrawals by cheque, draft, order or otherwise.Ajit Pra
Jun 29, 2002
RBI cancels licence of Shri Adinath Sahakari Bank Ltd.
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence to granted Shri Adinath Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune (Maharashtra) to carry on banking business. The bank is precluded from transacting the business of `banking' as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) and it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from public and allow withdrawals by cheque, draft, order or otherwise.P.V. Sadanandan ManagerPres
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence to granted Shri Adinath Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune (Maharashtra) to carry on banking business. The bank is precluded from transacting the business of `banking' as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) and it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from public and allow withdrawals by cheque, draft, order or otherwise.P.V. Sadanandan ManagerPres
Jun 12, 2002
RBI reject licence application to the Janata Sahakari Bank Maryadit
The Reserve Bank of India has rejected the licence application of the Janata Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Dewas, Madhya Pradesh to carry on banking business in India. The bank is precluded from transacting the business of banking as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) with effect from March 16, 2002 and it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from public and allow withdrawal by cheque, draft,
The Reserve Bank of India has rejected the licence application of the Janata Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Dewas, Madhya Pradesh to carry on banking business in India. The bank is precluded from transacting the business of banking as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) with effect from March 16, 2002 and it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from public and allow withdrawal by cheque, draft,
May 20, 2002
All RBI regulated Entities to hold G-Secs in Demat Form
The Reserve Bank of India, has been, over a period of time, encouraging holding of government securities in dematerialised form. At present 99% of the trading in government securities takes place through SGL accounts with RBI for which the Delivery versus Payment (DVP) system ensures simultaneous transfer of securities against funds. In the light of recent fraudulent transactions in the guise of Government securities transactions in physical format by a few co-operati
The Reserve Bank of India, has been, over a period of time, encouraging holding of government securities in dematerialised form. At present 99% of the trading in government securities takes place through SGL accounts with RBI for which the Delivery versus Payment (DVP) system ensures simultaneous transfer of securities against funds. In the light of recent fraudulent transactions in the guise of Government securities transactions in physical format by a few co-operati
May 04, 2002
RBI Instructions to Cooperative Banks for G-Sec Transactions
In response to press queries, following a report in a section of the press, the Reserve Bank of India encloses its circular dated April 20, 2002 issued to cooperative banks reiterating its existing guidelines for transactions in Government securities. The full text of the circular is also available on the RBI website www.rbi.org.in Alpana Killawala General ManagerPress Release No. 2001-2002/1223
In response to press queries, following a report in a section of the press, the Reserve Bank of India encloses its circular dated April 20, 2002 issued to cooperative banks reiterating its existing guidelines for transactions in Government securities. The full text of the circular is also available on the RBI website www.rbi.org.in Alpana Killawala General ManagerPress Release No. 2001-2002/1223
Apr 20, 2002
Moratorium on The Benaras State Bank Ltd. extended
The Central Government on the recommendation of the Reserve Bank of India and in partial modification of the Government's earlier Notification dated January 22, 2002 extended the period of moratorium in respect of The Benaras State Bank Ltd., for a further period up to and inclusive of July 21, 2002. The notification has been issued on April 19, 2002. Ajit PrasadManagerPress Release : 2001-02/1174
The Central Government on the recommendation of the Reserve Bank of India and in partial modification of the Government's earlier Notification dated January 22, 2002 extended the period of moratorium in respect of The Benaras State Bank Ltd., for a further period up to and inclusive of July 21, 2002. The notification has been issued on April 19, 2002. Ajit PrasadManagerPress Release : 2001-02/1174
Mar 07, 2002
Minimum Lending Rate of Co-operative Banks reduced to 12%
The Reserve Bank of India has decided to reduce the minimum lending rate of urban co-operative banks (UCBs) by one per cent - from 13 per cent to 12 per cent. The reduced rate has come into effect from March 2, 2002. Urban cooperative banks may, therefore, determine their lending rates subject to a minimum lending rate of 12 per cent per annum. The decision was taken in the wake of representations received from urban co-operative banks and their federations which had
The Reserve Bank of India has decided to reduce the minimum lending rate of urban co-operative banks (UCBs) by one per cent - from 13 per cent to 12 per cent. The reduced rate has come into effect from March 2, 2002. Urban cooperative banks may, therefore, determine their lending rates subject to a minimum lending rate of 12 per cent per annum. The decision was taken in the wake of representations received from urban co-operative banks and their federations which had
Feb 20, 2002
RBI rejects licence application of Danesh Motor Finance Company Ltd.
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 45 IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has cancelled on February 20, 2002 the certificate of Registration granted to Danesh Motor Finance Company Ltd., having its registered office at 1-F (FF), Vandana Building, 11-Tolstoy Marg, New Delhi-110 049. As such, the above company cannot transact the business of a non-banking financial institution as defined in Clause (a) of Section 45
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 45 IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has cancelled on February 20, 2002 the certificate of Registration granted to Danesh Motor Finance Company Ltd., having its registered office at 1-F (FF), Vandana Building, 11-Tolstoy Marg, New Delhi-110 049. As such, the above company cannot transact the business of a non-banking financial institution as defined in Clause (a) of Section 45
Feb 14, 2002
RBI rejects licence application of Chapra District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd.
The Reserve Bank of India has rejected the licence application of the Chapra District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bihar to carry on banking business. The bank is precluded from transacting the business of `banking' as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) and it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from public and allow withdrawal by cheques, draft, order or otherwise.Ajit Prasad Manage
The Reserve Bank of India has rejected the licence application of the Chapra District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bihar to carry on banking business. The bank is precluded from transacting the business of `banking' as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) and it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from public and allow withdrawal by cheques, draft, order or otherwise.Ajit Prasad Manage
Feb 11, 2002
RBI rejects licence application of The Aryan Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd.
The Reserve Bank of India has rejected the licence application of The Aryan Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, (Andhra Pradesh) to carry on banking business in India. The bank is precluded from transacting the business of `banking' as defined under Section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) and it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from public and allow withdrawals by cheque, draft, o
The Reserve Bank of India has rejected the licence application of The Aryan Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Hyderabad, (Andhra Pradesh) to carry on banking business in India. The bank is precluded from transacting the business of `banking' as defined under Section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) and it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from public and allow withdrawals by cheque, draft, o
Jan 17, 2002
Cancellation of Licence of Vinayak Local Area Bank Ltd., Sikar (Rajasthan)
The Reserve Bank of India in exercise of the powers vested in it under sub-section (4) of Section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, has cancelled the licence issued to Vinayak Local Area Bank Ltd., Sikar (Rajasthan) to carry on banking business in the districts of Jhunjhunu, Sikar and Churu in the State of Rajasthan. Having been satisfied that the banks affairs are being conducted in a manner detrimental to the interest of the depositors and the general characte
The Reserve Bank of India in exercise of the powers vested in it under sub-section (4) of Section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, has cancelled the licence issued to Vinayak Local Area Bank Ltd., Sikar (Rajasthan) to carry on banking business in the districts of Jhunjhunu, Sikar and Churu in the State of Rajasthan. Having been satisfied that the banks affairs are being conducted in a manner detrimental to the interest of the depositors and the general characte
Dec 21, 2001
Licence of Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd. Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh cancelled
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of The Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to carry on banking business in India. The bank is precluded from transacting the business of `banking' as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) and it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from public and allow withdrawal by cheque, draft, order or otherwise.P.V. Sadanandan Asst
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of The Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to carry on banking business in India. The bank is precluded from transacting the business of `banking' as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) and it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from public and allow withdrawal by cheque, draft, order or otherwise.P.V. Sadanandan Asst
Oct 31, 2001
Western Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai Licence Cancelled
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of the Western Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra to carry on banking business in India. The bank is, therefore, precluded from transacting the business of ‘banking’ as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (as applicable to Co-operative Societies). Thus, it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from the public and allow withdrawals by cheque, draft, order or otherwise.P.V
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of the Western Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra to carry on banking business in India. The bank is, therefore, precluded from transacting the business of ‘banking’ as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (as applicable to Co-operative Societies). Thus, it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from the public and allow withdrawals by cheque, draft, order or otherwise.P.V
Oct 13, 2001
RBI increases withdrawal limits for depositors of Benares State Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India has today partially modified its directive on Benares State Bank Limited. The modified directive now permits depositors to withdraw up to Rs. 2500 from savings bank or current account or any other deposit account. Depositors who have already withdrawn Rs. 1000 under the earlier directive will now be permitted to withdraw an additional Rs. 1500. It may be recalled that the Reserve Bank had, on September 25, 2001, issued a directive under Secti
The Reserve Bank of India has today partially modified its directive on Benares State Bank Limited. The modified directive now permits depositors to withdraw up to Rs. 2500 from savings bank or current account or any other deposit account. Depositors who have already withdrawn Rs. 1000 under the earlier directive will now be permitted to withdraw an additional Rs. 1500. It may be recalled that the Reserve Bank had, on September 25, 2001, issued a directive under Secti
Oct 05, 2001
RBI cancels licence of Sitara Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd.
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of Sitara Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Baghlingampally, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) to carry on banking business. The bank is precluded from transacting the business of banking as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) and it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from the public and allow withdrawals by cheque, draft, order or otherwise.N. L
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of Sitara Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Baghlingampally, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) to carry on banking business. The bank is precluded from transacting the business of banking as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) and it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from the public and allow withdrawals by cheque, draft, order or otherwise.N. L
Oct 03, 2001
RBI rejects licence application of The Daltonganj Central Co-operative Bank Ltd.
The Reserve Bank of India has rejected the licence application of The Daltonganj Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Daltonganj (Jharkhand) to carry on banking business. The bank is precluded from transacting the business of ‘banking’ as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (as applicable to Co-operative Societies) and it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from the public and allow withdrawals by cheque, draft, order or otherwise.P.
The Reserve Bank of India has rejected the licence application of The Daltonganj Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Daltonganj (Jharkhand) to carry on banking business. The bank is precluded from transacting the business of ‘banking’ as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (as applicable to Co-operative Societies) and it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from the public and allow withdrawals by cheque, draft, order or otherwise.P.
Aug 01, 2001
RBI cancels licence of The Friends' Co-operative Bank Ltd.
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of The Friends' Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra to carry on banking business in India. The bank is precluded from transacting the business of `banking' as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) and it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from public and allow withdrawal by cheque, draft, order or otherwise.P.V. Sadanandan Asst.
The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of The Friends' Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra to carry on banking business in India. The bank is precluded from transacting the business of `banking' as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) and it will not be in order for it, among other things, to accept deposits from public and allow withdrawal by cheque, draft, order or otherwise.P.V. Sadanandan Asst.
Apr 04, 2001
Liquidity Facilities to Co-operative Banks
In the wake of the recent events that have affected a few urban co-operative banks in Gujarat, it had been reported that some co-operative banks may face liquidity problems in their day-to-day operations. To obviate any such difficulty, the Reserve Bank had already advised all concerned that these banks may approach public sector banks and also primary dealers for repos facilities against eligible government securities held by them. In case the co-operative banks are
In the wake of the recent events that have affected a few urban co-operative banks in Gujarat, it had been reported that some co-operative banks may face liquidity problems in their day-to-day operations. To obviate any such difficulty, the Reserve Bank had already advised all concerned that these banks may approach public sector banks and also primary dealers for repos facilities against eligible government securities held by them. In case the co-operative banks are
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