The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions to Saibaba Janata Sahakari Bank Limited, Latur, Maharashtra under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 vide Directive CO.DOS.SED.No.S2598/12-07-005/2022-2023 dated July 21, 2022, for a period of six months up to the close of business on January 22, 2023, as modified from time to time, which was last extended up to the close of business on July 22, 2024 vide Directive DOR.MON.D-03/12.22.705/2024-25 dated April 15, 2024.

2. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to further extend the period of operation of the Directive beyond the close of business on July 22, 2024.

3. Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, hereby extends the Directive for a further period of one month from the close of business on July 22, 2024 to the close of business on August 22, 2024, subject to review.

4. All other terms and conditions of the Directive under reference shall remain unchanged.

(Puneet Pancholy)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2024-2025/742