It is hereby notified for information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide Directive Ref. No. CO.DOS.SED.No.S2574/12-07-005/2022-2023 dated July 21, 2022, has issued certain Directions to The Suri Friends’ Union Co-operative Bank Limited, Suri (West Bengal), whereby, as from the close of business on July 22, 2022, the bank shall not, without prior approval of RBI in writing grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment, incur any liability including borrowal of funds and acceptance of fresh deposits, disburse or agree to disburse any payment whether in discharge of its liabilities and obligations or otherwise, enter into any compromise or arrangement and sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of its properties or assets except as notified in the RBI Direction dated July 21, 2022, a copy of which is displayed on the bank's premises for perusal by interested members of the public. In particular, a sum not exceeding ₹50,000 (Rupees fifty thousand only) of the total balance across all savings bank or current accounts or any other account of a depositor, may be allowed to be withdrawn subject to the conditions stated in the above RBI Directions.

2. The issue of the above Directions by the RBI should not per se be construed as cancellation of banking license by RBI. The bank will continue to undertake banking business with restrictions till its financial position improves. The Reserve Bank may consider modifications of these Directions depending upon circumstances.

3. These Directions shall remain in force for a period of six months from the close of business on July 22, 2022 and are subject to review.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2022-2023/583