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ಅಕ್ಟೋ 19, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Surat National Co-operative Bank Ltd., Surat, Gujarat

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated September 18, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹6.00 lakh (Rupees Six lakh only) on Surat National Co-operative Bank Ltd., Surat, Gujarat (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by RBI on ‘Co-operative Banks - Interest Rate on Deposits’ and ‘Customer Protection - Limiting Liability of Customers of Co-operative Banks in Unauthorised Electronic Banking Transactions’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, and examination of the Inspection Report, Risk Assessment Report and all correspondence related thereto revealed, inter alia, that the bank had (i) not paid interest on matured term deposits from the date of maturity till the date of their repayment at the applicable rate and (ii) not provided the facility to customers to respond by ‘Reply’ to the electronic banking transactions related SMSs and email alerts sent by the bank, for instantly reporting unauthorised transactions. Consequently, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the charge of non-compliance with the aforesaid RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty on the bank.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/1141

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated September 18, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹6.00 lakh (Rupees Six lakh only) on Surat National Co-operative Bank Ltd., Surat, Gujarat (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by RBI on ‘Co-operative Banks - Interest Rate on Deposits’ and ‘Customer Protection - Limiting Liability of Customers of Co-operative Banks in Unauthorised Electronic Banking Transactions’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, and examination of the Inspection Report, Risk Assessment Report and all correspondence related thereto revealed, inter alia, that the bank had (i) not paid interest on matured term deposits from the date of maturity till the date of their repayment at the applicable rate and (ii) not provided the facility to customers to respond by ‘Reply’ to the electronic banking transactions related SMSs and email alerts sent by the bank, for instantly reporting unauthorised transactions. Consequently, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the charge of non-compliance with the aforesaid RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty on the bank.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/1141

ಅಕ್ಟೋ 19, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Vadnagar Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Vadnagar, Gujarat

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 18, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on Vadnagar Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Vadnagar, Gujarat (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and Advances to directors, relatives and firms/concerns in which they are interested’ read with ‘Loans and Advances to Directors etc. - Directors as surety/guarantors – Clarification’, and ‘Co-operative Banks - Interest Rate on Deposits. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers..

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, and examination of the Inspection Report, Risk Assessment Report and all correspondence related thereto revealed, inter alia, that the bank had (i) sanctioned a loan where relative of one of the directors of the bank, stood as guarantor, and (ii) not paid interest on matured term deposits from the date of maturity till the date of their repayment at the applicable rate. Consequently, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the charge of non-compliance with the aforesaid RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty on the bank.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/1142

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 18, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on Vadnagar Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Vadnagar, Gujarat (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and Advances to directors, relatives and firms/concerns in which they are interested’ read with ‘Loans and Advances to Directors etc. - Directors as surety/guarantors – Clarification’, and ‘Co-operative Banks - Interest Rate on Deposits. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers..

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, and examination of the Inspection Report, Risk Assessment Report and all correspondence related thereto revealed, inter alia, that the bank had (i) sanctioned a loan where relative of one of the directors of the bank, stood as guarantor, and (ii) not paid interest on matured term deposits from the date of maturity till the date of their repayment at the applicable rate. Consequently, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the charge of non-compliance with the aforesaid RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty on the bank.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/1142

ಅಕ್ಟೋ 19, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dholka, Gujarat

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 18, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹3.00 lakh (Rupees Three lakh only) on People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dholka, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and advances to directors, relatives and firms/concerns in which they are interested’ and ‘Co-operative Banks - Interest Rate on Deposits’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, and examination of the Inspection Report, Risk Assessment Report and all correspondence related thereto revealed, inter alia, that the bank had (i) sanctioned a loan to a relative of one of its directors, and (ii) not paid interest on overdue term deposits from the date of maturity till the date of repayment at the applicable rate. Consequently, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the charge of non-compliance with the aforesaid RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty on the bank.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/1143

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 18, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹3.00 lakh (Rupees Three lakh only) on People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dholka, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and advances to directors, relatives and firms/concerns in which they are interested’ and ‘Co-operative Banks - Interest Rate on Deposits’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, and examination of the Inspection Report, Risk Assessment Report and all correspondence related thereto revealed, inter alia, that the bank had (i) sanctioned a loan to a relative of one of its directors, and (ii) not paid interest on overdue term deposits from the date of maturity till the date of repayment at the applicable rate. Consequently, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the charge of non-compliance with the aforesaid RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty on the bank.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/1143

ಅಕ್ಟೋ 19, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Chhapi Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Banaskantha, Gujarat

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated September 18, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on The Chhapi Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Banaskantha, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and advances to directors, relatives and firms /concerns in which they are interested’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, and examination of the Inspection Report, Risk Assessment Report and all correspondence related thereto revealed, inter alia, that the bank had sanctioned loan to a relative of one of its directors. Consequently, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the aforesaid charge of non-compliance with the aforesaid RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty on the bank.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/1144

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated September 18, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on The Chhapi Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Banaskantha, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and advances to directors, relatives and firms /concerns in which they are interested’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, and examination of the Inspection Report, Risk Assessment Report and all correspondence related thereto revealed, inter alia, that the bank had sanctioned loan to a relative of one of its directors. Consequently, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the aforesaid charge of non-compliance with the aforesaid RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty on the bank.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/1144

ಅಕ್ಟೋ 19, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Mahila Co-operative Nagrik Bank Ltd., Bharuch, Gujarat

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 18, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on Mahila Co-operative Nagrik Bank Ltd., Bharuch, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’ and ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, examination of the Inspection Report, Risk Assessment Report and all correspondence related thereto revealed, inter alia, that the bank had (i) breached inter-bank gross and counterparty exposure limits, and (ii) not carried out review of risk categorization of accounts as per prescribed periodicity. Consequently, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the charge of non-compliance with the aforesaid RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty on the bank.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/1140

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 18, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on Mahila Co-operative Nagrik Bank Ltd., Bharuch, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’ and ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, examination of the Inspection Report, Risk Assessment Report and all correspondence related thereto revealed, inter alia, that the bank had (i) breached inter-bank gross and counterparty exposure limits, and (ii) not carried out review of risk categorization of accounts as per prescribed periodicity. Consequently, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the charge of non-compliance with the aforesaid RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty on the bank.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/1140

ಅಕ್ಟೋ 16, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Gujarat Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad, Gujarat

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 18, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹4.50 lakh (Rupees Four lakh Fifty thousand only) on Gujarat Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’ and ‘Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, and examination of the Inspection Report, Risk Assessment Report and all correspondence related thereto, revealed, inter alia, that the bank had (i) breached the prudential inter-bank gross exposure limit, (ii) breached the prudential inter-bank counterparty exposure limit, and (iii) not maintained minimum Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for certain days. In furtherance to the same, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the charge of non-compliance with aforesaid RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/1117

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 18, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹4.50 lakh (Rupees Four lakh Fifty thousand only) on Gujarat Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’ and ‘Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, and examination of the Inspection Report, Risk Assessment Report and all correspondence related thereto, revealed, inter alia, that the bank had (i) breached the prudential inter-bank gross exposure limit, (ii) breached the prudential inter-bank counterparty exposure limit, and (iii) not maintained minimum Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for certain days. In furtherance to the same, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the charge of non-compliance with aforesaid RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/1117

ಅಕ್ಟೋ 16, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Sevalia Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Sevalia, dist. Kheda, Gujarat

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 18, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹50,000/- (Rupees Fifty thousand only) on The Sevalia Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Sevalia, dist. Kheda, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance of directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and Advances to directors, relatives and firms/concerns in which they are Interested’ read with ‘Loans and Advances to Directors etc. - Directors as surety/guarantors – Clarification’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, and examination of the Inspection Report, Risk Assessment Report and all correspondence related thereto revealed, inter alia, that the bank had sanctioned a loan, wherein a relative of one of the bank’s directors stood as surety/guarantor. Consequently, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the charge of non-compliance with the aforesaid RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/1118

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 18, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹50,000/- (Rupees Fifty thousand only) on The Sevalia Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Sevalia, dist. Kheda, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance of directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and Advances to directors, relatives and firms/concerns in which they are Interested’ read with ‘Loans and Advances to Directors etc. - Directors as surety/guarantors – Clarification’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, and examination of the Inspection Report, Risk Assessment Report and all correspondence related thereto revealed, inter alia, that the bank had sanctioned a loan, wherein a relative of one of the bank’s directors stood as surety/guarantor. Consequently, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the charge of non-compliance with the aforesaid RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/1118

ಅಕ್ಟೋ 16, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Makarpura Industrial Estate Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dist. Vadodara, Gujarat

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 18, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on Makarpura Industrial Estate Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dist. Vadodara, Gujarat (the bank) for contravention of Section 26A (2) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act) and RBI directions on ‘Loans and advances to directors, relatives, firms/concerns in which they are interested’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the BR Act.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, and examination of the Inspection Report, Risk Assessment Report and all correspondence related thereto, revealed, inter alia, that the bank had (i) not transferred eligible amount to Depositor Education and Awareness Fund, and (ii) sanctioned a loan wherein a relative of the director of the bank stood as guarantor. In furtherance to the same, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the provisions of the BR Act and directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the charge of non-compliance with the aforesaid provisions of the BR Act and RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/1119

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 18, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on Makarpura Industrial Estate Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dist. Vadodara, Gujarat (the bank) for contravention of Section 26A (2) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act) and RBI directions on ‘Loans and advances to directors, relatives, firms/concerns in which they are interested’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the BR Act.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, and examination of the Inspection Report, Risk Assessment Report and all correspondence related thereto, revealed, inter alia, that the bank had (i) not transferred eligible amount to Depositor Education and Awareness Fund, and (ii) sanctioned a loan wherein a relative of the director of the bank stood as guarantor. In furtherance to the same, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the provisions of the BR Act and directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the charge of non-compliance with the aforesaid provisions of the BR Act and RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/1119

ಅಕ್ಟೋ 16, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Babra, Gujarat

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 18, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Babra, Gujarat (the bank) for contravention of Section 26 A (2) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act) and RBI directions on ‘Loans and advances to directors, relatives, firms/concerns in which they are interested’, ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’ and ‘Co-operative Banks - Interest Rate on Deposits’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the BR Act.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, and examination of the Inspection Report, Risk Assessment Report and all correspondence related thereto, revealed, inter alia, that the bank (i) had not transferred eligible amount to Depositor Education and Awareness Fund, (ii) had sanctioned a credit facility to an individual where relative of one of the bank’s directors stood as guarantor, (iii) had breached the prudential inter-bank gross exposure limit, (iv) had breached the prudential inter-bank counterparty exposure limit, and (v) had not paid interest on matured unpaid term deposits for the period they remained unclaimed with the bank. In furtherance to the same, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the provisions of the BR Act and directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the charge of non-compliance with the aforesaid provisions of the BR Act and RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/1120

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 18, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Babra, Gujarat (the bank) for contravention of Section 26 A (2) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act) and RBI directions on ‘Loans and advances to directors, relatives, firms/concerns in which they are interested’, ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’ and ‘Co-operative Banks - Interest Rate on Deposits’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the BR Act.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, and examination of the Inspection Report, Risk Assessment Report and all correspondence related thereto, revealed, inter alia, that the bank (i) had not transferred eligible amount to Depositor Education and Awareness Fund, (ii) had sanctioned a credit facility to an individual where relative of one of the bank’s directors stood as guarantor, (iii) had breached the prudential inter-bank gross exposure limit, (iv) had breached the prudential inter-bank counterparty exposure limit, and (v) had not paid interest on matured unpaid term deposits for the period they remained unclaimed with the bank. In furtherance to the same, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the provisions of the BR Act and directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the charge of non-compliance with the aforesaid provisions of the BR Act and RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/1120

ಅಕ್ಟೋ 06, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Santragachi Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 14, 2023 a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 Lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on The Santragachi Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions - UCBs’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 14, 2023 a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 Lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on The Santragachi Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions - UCBs’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

ಅಕ್ಟೋ 06, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Vidyasagar Central Co-operative Bank Limited, Midnapore, West Bengal

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 14, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹1.50 Lakh (Rupees One Lakh and Fifty Thousand only) on Vidyasagar Central Co-operative Bank Limited, Midnapore, West Bengal (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on “Housing Finance”. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers..

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by NABARD with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, inspection report pertaining thereto and examination of all related correspondence revealed, inter alia, that the bank had failed to comply with RBI directions limiting the quantum of housing loan that can be granted to an individual borrower by a District Central Co-operative Bank. Based on the same, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for non-compliance with the RBI directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice, additional submissions and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the aforementioned charge of non-compliance with the RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/1067

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 14, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹1.50 Lakh (Rupees One Lakh and Fifty Thousand only) on Vidyasagar Central Co-operative Bank Limited, Midnapore, West Bengal (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on “Housing Finance”. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers..

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by NABARD with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, inspection report pertaining thereto and examination of all related correspondence revealed, inter alia, that the bank had failed to comply with RBI directions limiting the quantum of housing loan that can be granted to an individual borrower by a District Central Co-operative Bank. Based on the same, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for non-compliance with the RBI directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice, additional submissions and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the aforementioned charge of non-compliance with the RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/1067

ಅಕ್ಟೋ 06, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Karnavati Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad, Gujarat

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 31, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.50 Lakh (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on The Karnavati Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and advances to directors, relatives and firms/concerns in which they are interested’ read with ‘Loans and advances to directors etc.- directors as surety/guarantors- Clarification’, and ‘Frauds in UCBs: Changes in Monitoring and Reporting mechanism’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 31, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.50 Lakh (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on The Karnavati Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and advances to directors, relatives and firms/concerns in which they are interested’ read with ‘Loans and advances to directors etc.- directors as surety/guarantors- Clarification’, and ‘Frauds in UCBs: Changes in Monitoring and Reporting mechanism’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

ಅಕ್ಟೋ 06, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Co-operative Bank of Rajkot Ltd., Rajkot (Gujarat)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 01, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 Lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on The Gandevi People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd., Navsari, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’ and ‘Frauds in UCBs: Changes in Monitoring and Reporting mechanism’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 01, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 Lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on The Gandevi People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd., Navsari, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’ and ‘Frauds in UCBs: Changes in Monitoring and Reporting mechanism’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

ಅಕ್ಟೋ 03, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Janata Co-operative Bank Ltd., Godhra, Dist. Panchmahal, Gujarat

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 31, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹3.50 Lakh (Rupees Three Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on The Janata Co-operative Bank Ltd., Godhra, Dist. Panchmahal, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Donations to Trusts and Institutions where Directors, their relatives hold position or are interested’ and ‘Loans and advances to directors, relatives and firms /concerns in which they are interested’ read with ‘Loans and advances to directors etc- directors as surety/guarantors- Clarification’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 31, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹3.50 Lakh (Rupees Three Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on The Janata Co-operative Bank Ltd., Godhra, Dist. Panchmahal, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Donations to Trusts and Institutions where Directors, their relatives hold position or are interested’ and ‘Loans and advances to directors, relatives and firms /concerns in which they are interested’ read with ‘Loans and advances to directors etc- directors as surety/guarantors- Clarification’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

ಅಕ್ಟೋ 03, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Maninagar Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad, Gujarat

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 01, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 Lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on Maninagar Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’ and ‘Co-operative Banks - Interest Rate on Deposits’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, and examination of the Inspection Report, Risk Assessment Report and all correspondence related thereto revealed, inter alia, that the bank had (i) breached prudential inter-bank counterparty exposure limit, and (ii) not paid interest on overdue term deposits from the date of maturity till the date of repayment at the rate applicable to savings deposits or at the contracted rate of interest, whichever is lower. In furtherance to the same, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the aforesaid charge of non-compliance with the RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty.

(Yogesh Dayal)      
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/1031

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated September 01, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 Lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on Maninagar Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’ and ‘Co-operative Banks - Interest Rate on Deposits’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, and examination of the Inspection Report, Risk Assessment Report and all correspondence related thereto revealed, inter alia, that the bank had (i) breached prudential inter-bank counterparty exposure limit, and (ii) not paid interest on overdue term deposits from the date of maturity till the date of repayment at the rate applicable to savings deposits or at the contracted rate of interest, whichever is lower. In furtherance to the same, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the aforesaid charge of non-compliance with the RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty.

(Yogesh Dayal)      
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/1031

ಅಕ್ಟೋ 03, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Co-operative Bank of Rajkot Ltd., Rajkot (Gujarat)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 31, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹6.00 Lakh (Rupees Six Lakh only) on The Sarvodaya Sahakari Bank Limited, Modasa, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and advances to directors, relatives and firms /concerns in which they are interested’ read with ‘Loans and advances to directors etc - directors as surety/guarantors - Clarification’, ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’ and ‘Interest Rate on Deposits - Directions 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

ಅಕ್ಟೋ 03, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Dhanera Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dhanera, Gujarat

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 31, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹6.50 lakh (Rupees Six Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on Dhanera Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dhanera, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and advances to directors, relatives and firms/concerns in which they are interested’; ‘Loans and advances to directors etc. – directors as surety / guarantors – clarification’ and on ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 31, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹6.50 lakh (Rupees Six Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on Dhanera Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dhanera, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and advances to directors, relatives and firms/concerns in which they are interested’; ‘Loans and advances to directors etc. – directors as surety / guarantors – clarification’ and on ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 21, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Citizens’ Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jammu

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 30, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹6.00 lakh (Rupees Six Lakh only) on The Citizens’ Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jammu (the bank) for non-compliance with the specific directions issued by RBI under ‘Supervisory Action Framework (SAF)’ and directions issued under ‘Exposure norms and Statutory/ Other Restrictions - UCBs’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 30, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹6.00 lakh (Rupees Six Lakh only) on The Citizens’ Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jammu (the bank) for non-compliance with the specific directions issued by RBI under ‘Supervisory Action Framework (SAF)’ and directions issued under ‘Exposure norms and Statutory/ Other Restrictions - UCBs’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 18, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Co-operative Bank of Mehsana Ltd., Mehsana, Gujarat

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 22, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹3.50 Lakh (Rupees Three Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on The Co-operative Bank of Mehsana Ltd., Mehsana, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and Advances to directors, relatives and firms/concerns in which they are Interested’ read with ‘Loans and Advances to Directors etc. - Directors as surety/guarantors – Clarification’ and ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 22, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹3.50 Lakh (Rupees Three Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on The Co-operative Bank of Mehsana Ltd., Mehsana, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and Advances to directors, relatives and firms/concerns in which they are Interested’ read with ‘Loans and Advances to Directors etc. - Directors as surety/guarantors – Clarification’ and ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 18, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Harij Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Harij, Gujarat

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 22, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹3.00 Lakh (Rupees Three Lakh only) on The Harij Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Harij, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)’, ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’, and ‘Interest Rate on Deposits - Directions, 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, and examination of the Inspection Report, Risk Assessment Report and all correspondence related thereto revealed, inter alia, that the bank had (i) failed to maintain minimum Cash Reserve Ratio for few days, (ii) breached inter-bank counter-party exposure limit, and (iii) failed to make payment of applicable interest on deposits lying in the current accounts of deceased individual depositors or sole proprietorship concerns. In furtherance to the same, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the aforesaid charge of non-compliance with the RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/942

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 22, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹3.00 Lakh (Rupees Three Lakh only) on The Harij Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Harij, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)’, ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’, and ‘Interest Rate on Deposits - Directions, 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

This action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers.

Background

The statutory inspection of the bank conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022, and examination of the Inspection Report, Risk Assessment Report and all correspondence related thereto revealed, inter alia, that the bank had (i) failed to maintain minimum Cash Reserve Ratio for few days, (ii) breached inter-bank counter-party exposure limit, and (iii) failed to make payment of applicable interest on deposits lying in the current accounts of deceased individual depositors or sole proprietorship concerns. In furtherance to the same, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed on it for failure to comply with the directions, as stated therein.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice and oral submissions made by it during the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the aforesaid charge of non-compliance with the RBI directions was substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2023-2024/942

ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 18, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Lalbaug Co-operative Bank Ltd., Vadodara, Gujarat

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an Order dated August 22, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Lalbaug Co-operative Bank Ltd., Vadodara, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’ and ‘Reserve Bank of India (Co-operative Banks - Interest Rate on Deposits) Directions, 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 14, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Viramgam Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Viramgam, Dist. Ahmedabad, Gujarat

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an Order dated August 22, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹5.00 Lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on The Viramgam Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Viramgam, Dist. Ahmedabad, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and Advances to directors etc. – directors as surety/guarantors – Clarification’, ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’ and specific directions issued by RBI under the Supervisory Action Framework (SAF). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an Order dated August 22, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹5.00 Lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on The Viramgam Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Viramgam, Dist. Ahmedabad, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and Advances to directors etc. – directors as surety/guarantors – Clarification’, ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’ and specific directions issued by RBI under the Supervisory Action Framework (SAF). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 14, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Waghodia Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dist. Vadodara, Gujarat

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an Order dated August 22, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on The Waghodia Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dist. Vadodara, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and advances to directors, relatives and firms/concerns in which they are interested’ read with ‘Loans and advances to directors etc. – directors as surety / guarantors – clarification’; ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’ and ‘Reserve Bank of India (Co-operative Banks - Interest Rate on Deposits) Directions, 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an Order dated August 22, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on The Waghodia Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Dist. Vadodara, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and advances to directors, relatives and firms/concerns in which they are interested’ read with ‘Loans and advances to directors etc. – directors as surety / guarantors – clarification’; ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’ and ‘Reserve Bank of India (Co-operative Banks - Interest Rate on Deposits) Directions, 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 14, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Becharaji Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Dist. Mehsana, Gujarat

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 22, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on The Becharaji Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Dist. Mehsana, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 22, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on The Becharaji Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Dist. Mehsana, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

ಆಗ 24, 2023
RBI imposes Monetary Penalty on The Kolhapur Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kolhapur (Maharashtra)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 17, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on The Kolhapur Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kolhapur, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on ‘Maintenance of Deposit Accounts - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 17, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on The Kolhapur Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kolhapur, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on ‘Maintenance of Deposit Accounts - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act.

ಆಗ 24, 2023
RBI Imposes Monetary Penalty on The Municipal Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai (Maharashtra)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 17, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on The Municipal Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Maintenance of Deposit Accounts - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 17, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on The Municipal Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Maintenance of Deposit Accounts - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

ಆಗ 24, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Ratnagiri Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ratnagiri, Maharashtra

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 17, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on Ratnagiri Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ratnagiri, Maharashtra (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the ‘Reserve Bank of India – (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Direction, 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of section 47 A (1) (c) read with section 46 (4) (i) and section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

ಆಗ 24, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Midnapore People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 14, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakh only) on The Midnapore People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Exposure Norms and Statutory / Other Restrictions – UCBs’ and ‘Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

ಆಗ 21, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Shree Co-operative Bank Limited, Vadodara (Gujarat)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an Order dated August 11, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) on Shree Co-operative Bank Limited, Vadodara, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with direction issued by RBI on ‘Loans and advances to directors, relatives, firms/concerns in which they are interested’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an Order dated August 11, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) on Shree Co-operative Bank Limited, Vadodara, Gujarat (the bank) for non-compliance with direction issued by RBI on ‘Loans and advances to directors, relatives, firms/concerns in which they are interested’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

ಆಗ 21, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Devika Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Udhampur, J & K

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 14, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹3.00 lakh (Rupees Three Lakh only) on Devika Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Udhampur, J & K (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on sanction of loans and advances to directors, relatives and firms/concerns in which they are interested. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 14, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹3.00 lakh (Rupees Three Lakh only) on Devika Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Udhampur, J & K (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on sanction of loans and advances to directors, relatives and firms/concerns in which they are interested. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

ಆಗ 17, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Shibpur Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 07, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) on The Shibpur Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal (the bank) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on ‘Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions - UCBs’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 07, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) on The Shibpur Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal (the bank) for non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on ‘Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions - UCBs’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

ಆಗ 14, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank, Vadodara (Gujarat)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 07, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank, Vadodara (Gujarat) (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by NABARD on ‘Frauds - Guidelines for Classification, reporting and Monitoring of Frauds’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 51 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 07, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakh only) on Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank, Vadodara (Gujarat) (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by NABARD on ‘Frauds - Guidelines for Classification, reporting and Monitoring of Frauds’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4) (i) and 51 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

ಆಗ 14, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Bally Cooperative Bank Ltd., Howrah, West Bengal

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 07, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only) on Bally Cooperative Bank Ltd., Howrah, West Bengal (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of ‘Reserve Bank of India – (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Direction, 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

ಆಗ 14, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Nabapalli Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 07, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2,50,000/- (Rupees Two Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on The Nabapalli Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions - UCBs’ and certain provisions of the ‘Reserve Bank of India – (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Direction, 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

ಆಗ 14, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Aska Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Aska

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated August 07, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) on The Aska Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Aska (the bank) for non-compliance with certain provisions of the ‘Reserve Bank of India – (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Direction, 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

ಆಗ 10, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Mahabaleshwar Urban Co-operative Bank Limited., Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 02, 2023 imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on The Mahabaleshwar Urban Co-operative Bank Limited., Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra (the bank) for contravention of provisions of Section 20A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act), specific directions issued by RBI under Supervisory Action Framework (SAF), and directions issued by RBI on ‘Maintenance of Deposit Accounts’ and ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the BR Act.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 02, 2023 imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on The Mahabaleshwar Urban Co-operative Bank Limited., Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra (the bank) for contravention of provisions of Section 20A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act), specific directions issued by RBI under Supervisory Action Framework (SAF), and directions issued by RBI on ‘Maintenance of Deposit Accounts’ and ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the BR Act.

ಆಗ 10, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Islampur Urban Co-operative Bank Limited., Islampur, Maharashtra

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated August 03, 2023 imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on The Islampur Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Islampur, (Maharashtra) (the bank) for non-compliance with provisions of Section 26A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act) and certain provisions of the ‘Reserve Bank of India (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Directions, 2016’ and ‘Maintenance of Deposit Accounts-UCBs’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) and Section 56 of the BR Act.

ಆಗ 07, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Shreeji Bhatia Cooperative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated July 03, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One Lakh only) on Shreeji Bhatia Cooperative Bank Ltd., Mumbai (the bank) for non-compliance with specific directions issued by RBI under the Supervisory Action Framework (SAF) and ‘Reserve Bank of India (Know Your Customer (KYC)) Directions, 2016’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act).

ಆಗ 07, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Vita Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Vita, Maharashtra

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated July 03, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.50 lakh (Rupees One lakh and Fifty Thousand only) on Vita Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Vita, Maharashtra (the bank) for contravention of provisions of Section 26-A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act) and directions issued by RBI on ‘Maintenance of Deposit Accounts’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the BR Act.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated July 03, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.50 lakh (Rupees One lakh and Fifty Thousand only) on Vita Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Vita, Maharashtra (the bank) for contravention of provisions of Section 26-A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act) and directions issued by RBI on ‘Maintenance of Deposit Accounts’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the BR Act.

ಜುಲೈ 03, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Khatra People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd., Khatra, West Bengal
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated June 30, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹5,000/- (Rupees Five thousand only) on Khatra People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd., Khatra, West Bengal (the bank) for contravention of RBI directions to Urban Cooperative Banks on Know Your Customer (KYC) Directions, 2016. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated June 30, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹5,000/- (Rupees Five thousand only) on Khatra People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd., Khatra, West Bengal (the bank) for contravention of RBI directions to Urban Cooperative Banks on Know Your Customer (KYC) Directions, 2016. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section
ಜುಲೈ 03, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Ranuj Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Patan (Gujarat)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 30, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on Ranuj Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Patan (Gujarat) (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and advances to directors etc- directors as surety/guarantors- Clarification’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated June 30, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on Ranuj Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Patan (Gujarat) (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by RBI on ‘Loans and advances to directors etc- directors as surety/guarantors- Clarification’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Sections 46 (4
ಜೂನ್ 27, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Solapur Siddheshwar Sahakari Bank Limited, Solapur (Maharashtra)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has imposed, by an order dated June 22, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹1.50 lakh (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on Solapur Siddheshwar Sahakari Bank Limited, Solapur (Maharashtra) (the bank) for contravention of/ non-adherence with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and S

The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has imposed, by an order dated June 22, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹1.50 lakh (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on Solapur Siddheshwar Sahakari Bank Limited, Solapur (Maharashtra) (the bank) for contravention of/ non-adherence with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and S

ಜೂನ್ 26, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Textile Traders Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad (Gujarat)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an Order dated June 19, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹4.50 lakh (Rupees Four Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on Textile Traders Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad (Gujarat) (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by RBI on ‘Co-operative Banks - Interest Rate on Deposits’, ‘Customer Protection – Limiting Liability of Customers of Co-operative Banks in Unauthorized Electronic Banking Transactions’, and ‘Know Your Custome

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an Order dated June 19, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹4.50 lakh (Rupees Four Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on Textile Traders Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad (Gujarat) (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by RBI on ‘Co-operative Banks - Interest Rate on Deposits’, ‘Customer Protection – Limiting Liability of Customers of Co-operative Banks in Unauthorized Electronic Banking Transactions’, and ‘Know Your Custome

ಜೂನ್ 26, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Uttarpara Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated June 21, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2,50,000/- (Rupees Two Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on The Uttarpara Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal (the bank) for contravention of/ non-adherence with the directions issued by RBI on “Exposure Norms and Statutory / Other Restrictions – UCBs” and “Know Your Customer (KYC)”. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Sect
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated June 21, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2,50,000/- (Rupees Two Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on The Uttarpara Co-operative Bank Ltd., West Bengal (the bank) for contravention of/ non-adherence with the directions issued by RBI on “Exposure Norms and Statutory / Other Restrictions – UCBs” and “Know Your Customer (KYC)”. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Sect
ಜೂನ್ 26, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Berhampur Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Odisha

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated June 21, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on The Berhampur Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Odisha (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by RBI on (i) ‘Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions - UCBs’ and (ii) ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Secti

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated June 21, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on The Berhampur Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Odisha (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by RBI on (i) ‘Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions - UCBs’ and (ii) ‘Know Your Customer (KYC)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Secti

ಜೂನ್ 26, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Panihati Co-operative Bank Ltd
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated June 20, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2,50,000/- (Rupees Two Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on Panihati Co-operative Bank Ltd. (the bank) for contravention of/ non-adherence with the directions issued by RBI on (i) “Exposure Norms and Statutory / Other Restrictions – UCBs” and (ii) “Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016”. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated June 20, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹2,50,000/- (Rupees Two Lakh Fifty Thousand only) on Panihati Co-operative Bank Ltd. (the bank) for contravention of/ non-adherence with the directions issued by RBI on (i) “Exposure Norms and Statutory / Other Restrictions – UCBs” and (ii) “Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016”. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions
ಜೂನ್ 19, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Rourkela (Odisha)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated June 09, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹6.00 lakh (Rupees Six lakh only) on The Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Rourkela (the bank) for contravention of/ non-adherence with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) and Maintenance of Deposit Accounts – Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated June 09, 2023, a monetary penalty of ₹6.00 lakh (Rupees Six lakh only) on The Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Rourkela (the bank) for contravention of/ non-adherence with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) and Maintenance of Deposit Accounts – Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1)
ಜೂನ್ 12, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on The Co-operative Bank of Rajkot Ltd., Rajkot (Gujarat)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an Order dated June 05, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹10.00 lakh (Rupees ten lakh only) on The Co-operative Bank of Rajkot Ltd., Rajkot (Gujarat) (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by RBI on ‘Reporting of unauthorised transactions by customers to banks’, ‘Names as Appearing in the Certificate of Registration and the Licence - Use of - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’ and ‘Frauds in UCBs: Changes i

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an Order dated June 05, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹10.00 lakh (Rupees ten lakh only) on The Co-operative Bank of Rajkot Ltd., Rajkot (Gujarat) (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by RBI on ‘Reporting of unauthorised transactions by customers to banks’, ‘Names as Appearing in the Certificate of Registration and the Licence - Use of - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’ and ‘Frauds in UCBs: Changes i

ಜೂನ್ 05, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Kokan Mercantile Co-operative Bank Limited., Mumbai, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 29, 2023 imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Kokan Mercantile Co-operative Bank Limited., Mumbai (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by RBI on Maintenance of Deposit Accounts. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 29, 2023 imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Kokan Mercantile Co-operative Bank Limited., Mumbai (the bank) for contravention of directions issued by RBI on Maintenance of Deposit Accounts. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (
ಜೂನ್ 05, 2023
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Shri Laxmi Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mhaisal (Maharashtra)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 29, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Shri Laxmi Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mhaisal (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Know Your Customers’ (KYC). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI conferred under section 47A(1)(c) read with sections 46(4)(i) and Section 56 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act). This action is b

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated May 29, 2023, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Shri Laxmi Sahakari Bank Ltd., Mhaisal (the bank) for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on ‘Know Your Customers’ (KYC). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI conferred under section 47A(1)(c) read with sections 46(4)(i) and Section 56 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act). This action is b

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