The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated June 21, 2021, a monetary penalty of ₹1 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on The Baramati Sahakari Bank Limited, Baramati (the bank) for contravention of the directions issued by RBI on Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions – UCBs. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account the failure of the bank to adhere to the aforesaid directions issued by the RBI.

The 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 inspection report of the bank based on its financial position as on March 31, 2019, revealed that the bank had exceeded prudential inter-bank (single bank) exposure limit. Based on the same, a notice was issued to the bank advising it to show cause as to why penalty should not be imposed for non-compliance with the directions.

After considering the bank’s reply to the notice, oral submissions made during the personal hearing, the 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: 2021-2022/404