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Dec 28, 2021
Directions under Section 35-A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative Bank Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra - extension of validity period of Directions
Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra, a Multi-State Urban Cooperative Bank was placed under All-Inclusive Directions under Sub-section (1) of Section 35-A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 with effect from close of business on September 23, 2019 vide Directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-1/12.22.183/2019-20 dated September 23, 2019, in the interest of depositor protection. The directions were last extended vide Directiv
Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra, a Multi-State Urban Cooperative Bank was placed under All-Inclusive Directions under Sub-section (1) of Section 35-A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 with effect from close of business on September 23, 2019 vide Directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-1/12.22.183/2019-20 dated September 23, 2019, in the interest of depositor protection. The directions were last extended vide Directiv
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Dec 17, 2021
Directions under Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, (AACS) - Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Co-Op. Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra - Extension of period
The Reserve Bank of India, in the public interest, had issued directions to the Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Co-Op. Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) from the close of business on May 19, 2018. These directions were modified from time to time, the validity of which was last extended up to December 17, 2021. These directions shal
The Reserve Bank of India, in the public interest, had issued directions to the Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Co-Op. Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) from the close of business on May 19, 2018. These directions were modified from time to time, the validity of which was last extended up to December 17, 2021. These directions shal
Dec 16, 2021
Directions under Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Mantha Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Mantha, District: Jalna, Maharashtra - Extension of period
The Reserve Bank of India, in the public interest, had issued Directions to Mantha Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Mantha, District: Jalna, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) from the close of business on November 17, 2020. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to December 16, 2021. The Reserve Bank of India has
The Reserve Bank of India, in the public interest, had issued Directions to Mantha Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Mantha, District: Jalna, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) from the close of business on November 17, 2020. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to December 16, 2021. The Reserve Bank of India has
Dec 11, 2021
Extension of validity of Directions under Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS)- People’s Co-operative Bank Limited, Kanpur (U.P)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the directions issued to the People’s Co-operative Bank Limited, Kanpur (U.P) for a further period of three (03) months from December 11, 2021 to March 10, 2022, subject to review. The bank has been under direction since June 10, 2020 vide directive order DoS.CO.UCBs-North/D-1/12.28.059/2019-20 dated June 09, 2020 issued under section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The validity of the directive, which was
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the directions issued to the People’s Co-operative Bank Limited, Kanpur (U.P) for a further period of three (03) months from December 11, 2021 to March 10, 2022, subject to review. The bank has been under direction since June 10, 2020 vide directive order DoS.CO.UCBs-North/D-1/12.28.059/2019-20 dated June 09, 2020 issued under section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The validity of the directive, which was
Dec 10, 2021
Directions under Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) - Sikar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Sikar, Rajasthan - Extension of Validity
Sikar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Sikar, Rajasthan was placed under All-Inclusive Directions from close of business on November 09, 2018 for a period of six months subject to review, vide Directive dated October 26, 2018. The validity of the directions was last extended vide Directive dated September 07, 2021 for three months up to December 09, 2021, subject to review. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, the Reserve Bank of India, in exerci
Sikar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Sikar, Rajasthan was placed under All-Inclusive Directions from close of business on November 09, 2018 for a period of six months subject to review, vide Directive dated October 26, 2018. The validity of the directions was last extended vide Directive dated September 07, 2021 for three months up to December 09, 2021, subject to review. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, the Reserve Bank of India, in exerci
Dec 09, 2021
Directions under Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - The Adoor Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd, Adoor, Kerala - Extension of period
The Reserve Bank of India issued directions to The Adoor Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd, Adoor, Kerala under Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS), vide directive DCBS.CO.PCC D-4/12.26.004/2018-19 dated November 02, 2018, from close of business on November 09, 2018 for a period of six months, which were extended from time to time, last being up to December 09, 2021 vide the directive DOR.MON/D-33/12.26.004/2021-22 dated September 07
The Reserve Bank of India issued directions to The Adoor Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd, Adoor, Kerala under Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS), vide directive DCBS.CO.PCC D-4/12.26.004/2018-19 dated November 02, 2018, from close of business on November 09, 2018 for a period of six months, which were extended from time to time, last being up to December 09, 2021 vide the directive DOR.MON/D-33/12.26.004/2021-22 dated September 07
Dec 06, 2021
Directions under Section 35 A read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), 1949 - Nagar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
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 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act (AACS), 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide Directive Ref. No. DoS.CO.SUCBs-West/S2399/12.22.159/2021-22 dated December 06, 2021, has issued certain Directions to Nagar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmednagar, whereby, as from the close of business on December 06, 2021, the bank sha
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 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act (AACS), 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide Directive Ref. No. DoS.CO.SUCBs-West/S2399/12.22.159/2021-22 dated December 06, 2021, has issued certain Directions to Nagar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmednagar, whereby, as from the close of business on December 06, 2021, the bank sha
Dec 01, 2021
Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra - Extension of Period
Reserve Bank of India vide directive UBD.CO.BSD-I/D-28/12.22.2018/2012-13 dated February 21, 2013 had placed the Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra under Directions from the close of business on February 22, 2013. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to November 30, 2021. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1)
Reserve Bank of India vide directive UBD.CO.BSD-I/D-28/12.22.2018/2012-13 dated February 21, 2013 had placed the Rupee Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra under Directions from the close of business on February 22, 2013. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to November 30, 2021. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1)
Nov 26, 2021
Cancellation of licence of Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd. on its transition to Shivalik Small Finance Bank Ltd.
It is hereby notified for information of the public that the Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd. upon its transition to Small Finance Bank as per Scheme of Voluntary Transition of Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) into Small Finance Banks (SFBs) introduced by RBI vide circular reference no. DCBR.CO.LS.PCB.Cir.No.5/07.01.000/2018-19 dated September 27, 2018. Accordingly, the bank has ceased to be a “Co-o
It is hereby notified for information of the public that the Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of Shivalik Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd. upon its transition to Small Finance Bank as per Scheme of Voluntary Transition of Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) into Small Finance Banks (SFBs) introduced by RBI vide circular reference no. DCBR.CO.LS.PCB.Cir.No.5/07.01.000/2018-19 dated September 27, 2018. Accordingly, the bank has ceased to be a “Co-o
Nov 24, 2021
Directions under Section 35 A read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) - Malkapur Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Buldhana
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. DOS.CO.NSUCBs-West/D-3/S2050/12-07-005/2021-22 dated November 24,2021, has issued certain Directions to Malkapur Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Buldhana, whereby, as from the close of business
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. DOS.CO.NSUCBs-West/D-3/S2050/12-07-005/2021-22 dated November 24,2021, has issued certain Directions to Malkapur Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Buldhana, whereby, as from the close of business
Nov 24, 2021
Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Shri Anand Co-operative Bank Limited, Chinchwad, Pune, Maharashtra - Extension of Period
The Reserve Bank of India, vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-16/12.22.474/2018-19 dated June 21, 2019, had placed Shri Anand Co-operative Bank Limited, Chinchwad, Pune, Maharashtra under Directions from the close of business on June 25, 2019 for a period of six months. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to November 24, 2021. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise o
The Reserve Bank of India, vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-16/12.22.474/2018-19 dated June 21, 2019, had placed Shri Anand Co-operative Bank Limited, Chinchwad, Pune, Maharashtra under Directions from the close of business on June 25, 2019 for a period of six months. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to November 24, 2021. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, the Reserve Bank of India, in exercise o
Nov 24, 2021
Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Garha Co-operative Bank Ltd., Guna, Madhya Pradesh - Extension of period
The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to Garha Co-operative Bank Ltd., Guna vide Directive DoS.CO.UCBs-West/D-3/12.07.005/2020-21 dated February 23, 2021, the validity of which was last extended vide Directive DOR.MON.D-30/12.27.087/2021-22 dated August 23, 2021 up to November 24, 2021. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to extend the perio
The Reserve Bank of India issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to Garha Co-operative Bank Ltd., Guna vide Directive DoS.CO.UCBs-West/D-3/12.07.005/2020-21 dated February 23, 2021, the validity of which was last extended vide Directive DOR.MON.D-30/12.27.087/2021-22 dated August 23, 2021 up to November 24, 2021. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the public interest, it is necessary to extend the perio
Nov 22, 2021
The Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative bank Ltd.: RBI announces Draft Scheme of Amalgamation
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed in public domain a draft scheme of amalgamation of The Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank with Unity Small Finance Bank Ltd. (USFB), a banking company incorporated in India under Companies Act, 2013, and having its Registered Office in New Delhi. USFB has commenced operations with effect from November 1, 2021. PMC Bank Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra, a Multi-State Urban Cooperative Bank, was placed under All-Inclusiv
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed in public domain a draft scheme of amalgamation of The Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank with Unity Small Finance Bank Ltd. (USFB), a banking company incorporated in India under Companies Act, 2013, and having its Registered Office in New Delhi. USFB has commenced operations with effect from November 1, 2021. PMC Bank Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra, a Multi-State Urban Cooperative Bank, was placed under All-Inclusiv
Nov 22, 2021
Caution against various Co-operative societies using the word “Bank” in their names
The Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act, 1949) was amended by the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2020 (Act 39 of 2020) which came into force on September 29, 2020. Accordingly, co-operative societies cannot use the words “bank", "banker" or "banking" as part of their names, except as permitted under the provisions of BR Act, 1949 or by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It has come to the notice of RBI that some Co-operative Societies are using the word “Bank” in
The Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act, 1949) was amended by the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2020 (Act 39 of 2020) which came into force on September 29, 2020. Accordingly, co-operative societies cannot use the words “bank", "banker" or "banking" as part of their names, except as permitted under the provisions of BR Act, 1949 or by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It has come to the notice of RBI that some Co-operative Societies are using the word “Bank” in
Nov 16, 2021
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Anuradha Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Chikhli Dist. Buldhana, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has imposed, by an order dated November 16, 2021, a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Anuradha Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Chikhli, Dist. Buldhana, Maharashtra (the bank) for contravention of/ non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Board of Directors and Exposure Norms & Statutory/ Other Restrictions-UCBs. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of
The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has imposed, by an order dated November 16, 2021, a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees One lakh only) on Anuradha Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Chikhli, Dist. Buldhana, Maharashtra (the bank) for contravention of/ non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Board of Directors and Exposure Norms & Statutory/ Other Restrictions-UCBs. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of
Nov 16, 2021
RBI imposes monetary penalty on Nagrik Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Durg, Chhattisgarh
The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has imposed, by an order dated November 16, 2021, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on Nagrik Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Durg, Chhattisgarh (the bank) for contravention of/ non-compliance with the directions issued by the RBI to Urban Co-operative Banks on Exposure Norms & Statutory/ Other Restrictions-UCBs and Know Your Customer (KYC). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the pr
The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has imposed, by an order dated November 16, 2021, a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh (Rupees Two lakh only) on Nagrik Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Durg, Chhattisgarh (the bank) for contravention of/ non-compliance with the directions issued by the RBI to Urban Co-operative Banks on Exposure Norms & Statutory/ Other Restrictions-UCBs and Know Your Customer (KYC). This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the pr
Nov 12, 2021
Directions under Section 35 A read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) - The Laxmi Cooperative Bank Limited, Solapur
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 DoS.Co.UCBs-West/S1910/12.07.005/2021-22 dated November 12, 2021, has issued certain Directions to The Laxmi Cooperative Bank Limited, Solapur, whereby, as from the close of business on November 12, 20
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 DoS.Co.UCBs-West/S1910/12.07.005/2021-22 dated November 12, 2021, has issued certain Directions to The Laxmi Cooperative Bank Limited, Solapur, whereby, as from the close of business on November 12, 20
Nov 10, 2021
Directions under Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, (AACS) - Independence Co-operative Bank Ltd, Nashik, Maharashtra - Extension of period
The Reserve Bank of India, in the public interest, had issued directions to Independence Co-operative Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) from the close of business on February 09, 2021, the validity of which was up to November 10, 2021. These directions shall continue to apply to the bank for a further period of two months from November
The Reserve Bank of India, in the public interest, had issued directions to Independence Co-operative Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) from the close of business on February 09, 2021, the validity of which was up to November 10, 2021. These directions shall continue to apply to the bank for a further period of two months from November
Nov 08, 2021
Directions under Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Millath Co-operative Bank Limited, Davangere, Karnataka - Extension of period
The Reserve Bank of India issued All Inclusive Directions to Millath Co-operative Bank Limited, Davangere, Karnataka under Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 vide Directive DCBS.CO.BSD III.D-12 /12.23.096/2018-19 dated April 26, 2019, as modified from time to time, which were last extended up to November 07, 2021 vide Directive DOR.MON.D-26/12.23.096/2021-22 dated August 05, 2021. 2. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the
The Reserve Bank of India issued All Inclusive Directions to Millath Co-operative Bank Limited, Davangere, Karnataka under Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 vide Directive DCBS.CO.BSD III.D-12 /12.23.096/2018-19 dated April 26, 2019, as modified from time to time, which were last extended up to November 07, 2021 vide Directive DOR.MON.D-26/12.23.096/2021-22 dated August 05, 2021. 2. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in the
Nov 08, 2021
Directions under Section 35 A read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) - Babaji Date Mahila Sahakari Bank Ltd., Yavatmal, Maharashtra
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. NGP.DOS.SSM-2 No.S-817/15.04.168/2021-22 dated November 08, 2021, has issued certain Directions to “Babaji Date Mahila Sahakari Bank Ltd., Yavatmal”, whereby, as from the close of business on
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. NGP.DOS.SSM-2 No.S-817/15.04.168/2021-22 dated November 08, 2021, has issued certain Directions to “Babaji Date Mahila Sahakari Bank Ltd., Yavatmal”, whereby, as from the close of business on
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