The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on the Sulaimani Co-operative Bank Limited, 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 violation of operational instructions imposed on the bank by RBI, non-adherence to exposure ceiling prescribed for unsecured advances, non-reporting of loans and advances granted to Directors, non-compliance with KYC norms and AML guidelines, etc.

The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank, in response to which the bank submitted a written reply. After considering the facts of the case and the bank's reply in the matter, the Reserve Bank of India came to the conclusion that the violation was substantiated and warranted imposition of the penalty.

Ajit Prasad
Assistant General Manager

Press Release: 2011-2012/1555