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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
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
The Reserve Bank of India has today, issued three revised Master Directions on Fraud Risk Management for the Regulated Entities viz. (i) Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks) and All India Financial Institutions; (ii) Cooperative Banks (Urban Cooperative Banks / State Cooperative Banks / Central Cooperative Banks); and (iii) Non-Banking Finance Companies (including Housing Finance Companies).
The Reserve Bank of India has today, issued three revised Master Directions on Fraud Risk Management for the Regulated Entities viz. (i) Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks) and All India Financial Institutions; (ii) Cooperative Banks (Urban Cooperative Banks / State Cooperative Banks / Central Cooperative Banks); and (iii) Non-Banking Finance Companies (including Housing Finance Companies).
The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to The Mahabhairab Co-operative Urban. Bank Ltd. Tezpur, Assam vide Directive GWH.DOS.ADM.No.S163/01-10-101/2023-24 dated October 12, 2023, for a period of six months from the close of business on October 12, 2023, as modified from to time, which were last extended up to close of business on July 12, 2024 vide Directive DOR.MON.D-02/12.22.804/2024-25 dated April 10, 2024. 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 close of business on July 12, 2024.
The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to The Mahabhairab Co-operative Urban. Bank Ltd. Tezpur, Assam vide Directive GWH.DOS.ADM.No.S163/01-10-101/2023-24 dated October 12, 2023, for a period of six months from the close of business on October 12, 2023, as modified from to time, which were last extended up to close of business on July 12, 2024 vide Directive DOR.MON.D-02/12.22.804/2024-25 dated April 10, 2024. 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 close of business on July 12, 2024.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), vide order dated July 05, 2024, has cancelled the licence of “Shimsha Sahakara Bank Niyamitha, Maddur, Mandya District, Karnataka”. Consequently, the bank ceases to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on July 05, 2024. The Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Karnataka has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), vide order dated July 05, 2024, has cancelled the licence of “Shimsha Sahakara Bank Niyamitha, Maddur, Mandya District, Karnataka”. Consequently, the bank ceases to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on July 05, 2024. The Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Karnataka has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank.
The Reserve Bank of India, vide directive DEL.DOS.EXG_SSM No. S515/12-10- 013/2022-23 dated July 07, 2022, had placed Ramgarhia Co-operative Bank Ltd, New Delhi – under Directions from the close of business on July 08, 2022, for a period of six months up to January 08, 2023, the validity of which was last extended up to close of business on July 08, 2024 vide directive DOR.MON.D-1/12.28.115/2024-25 dated April 04, 2024.
The Reserve Bank of India, vide directive DEL.DOS.EXG_SSM No. S515/12-10- 013/2022-23 dated July 07, 2022, had placed Ramgarhia Co-operative Bank Ltd, New Delhi – under Directions from the close of business on July 08, 2022, for a period of six months up to January 08, 2023, the validity of which was last extended up to close of business on July 08, 2024 vide directive DOR.MON.D-1/12.28.115/2024-25 dated April 04, 2024.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), vide order dated July 03, 2024, has cancelled the licence of “Banaras Merchantile Co-operative Bank Limited, Varanasi”. Consequently, the bank ceases to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on July 04, 2024. The Commissioner for Cooperation and Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Uttar Pradesh has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), vide order dated July 03, 2024, has cancelled the licence of “Banaras Merchantile Co-operative Bank Limited, Varanasi”. Consequently, the bank ceases to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on July 04, 2024. The Commissioner for Cooperation and Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Uttar Pradesh has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank.
The Reserve Bank of India issued All Inclusive Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to Colour Merchants Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad vide Directive AMD.DOS.SSM.No.S1053/11-03-039/2023-2024 dated September 25, 2023, for a period of six months up to close of business on March 25, 2024, which was last extended up to June 25, 2024 vide Directive DOR.MON/D-141/12.21.039/2023-24 dated March 18, 2024.
The Reserve Bank of India issued All Inclusive Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to Colour Merchants Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad vide Directive AMD.DOS.SSM.No.S1053/11-03-039/2023-2024 dated September 25, 2023, for a period of six months up to close of business on March 25, 2024, which was last extended up to June 25, 2024 vide Directive DOR.MON/D-141/12.21.039/2023-24 dated March 18, 2024.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today held a Conference of Directors on the Boards of select large Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) in Western Zone. The Governor, RBI inaugurated the Conference on the theme ‘Governance in UCBs - Driving Sustainable Growth and Stability’. Deputy Governor Shri Swaminathan J., along with Executive Directors representing the RBI’s Departments of Supervision, Regulation and Enforcement, and other senior officials, also participated in the Conference. Reserve Bank had previously held similar conferences with the Directors of UCBs at Mumbai, Hyderabad and Lucknow in August 2023, January 2024 and April 2024, respectively.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today held a Conference of Directors on the Boards of select large Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) in Western Zone. The Governor, RBI inaugurated the Conference on the theme ‘Governance in UCBs - Driving Sustainable Growth and Stability’. Deputy Governor Shri Swaminathan J., along with Executive Directors representing the RBI’s Departments of Supervision, Regulation and Enforcement, and other senior officials, also participated in the Conference. Reserve Bank had previously held similar conferences with the Directors of UCBs at Mumbai, Hyderabad and Lucknow in August 2023, January 2024 and April 2024, respectively.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), vide order dated June 19, 2024, has cancelled the licence of “The City Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra.” Consequently, the bank ceases to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on June 19, 2024. The Commissioner for Cooperation and Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Maharashtra has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), vide order dated June 19, 2024, has cancelled the licence of “The City Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra.” Consequently, the bank ceases to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on June 19, 2024. The Commissioner for Cooperation and Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Maharashtra has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), vide order dated June 14, 2024, has cancelled the licence of “Purvanchal Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh.” Consequently, the bank ceases to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on June 15, 2024. The Commissioner for Cooperation and Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Uttar Pradesh has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), vide order dated June 14, 2024, has cancelled the licence of “Purvanchal Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh.” Consequently, the bank ceases to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on June 15, 2024. The Commissioner for Cooperation and Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Uttar Pradesh has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank.
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