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Feb 15, 2021
RBI announces constitution of an Expert Committee on Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks
As part of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released along with the Monetary Policy Statement on February 05, 2021, the Reserve Bank has announced setting up of an Expert Committee on UCBs to examine the issues and to provide a road map for strengthening the sector, leveraging on the recent amendments to Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Cooperative Societies). Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India has constituted an Expert Committe
As part of the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies released along with the Monetary Policy Statement on February 05, 2021, the Reserve Bank has announced setting up of an Expert Committee on UCBs to examine the issues and to provide a road map for strengthening the sector, leveraging on the recent amendments to Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Cooperative Societies). Accordingly, the Reserve Bank of India has constituted an Expert Committe
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Feb 10, 2021
Directions under Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) - Independence Co-operative Bank Limited, Nashik
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.UCBs-West/D-2/12.07.005/2020-21 dated February 09, 2021, has issued certain Directions to Independence Co-operative Bank Limited, Nashik, whereby, as from the close of business on Febru
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.UCBs-West/D-2/12.07.005/2020-21 dated February 09, 2021, has issued certain Directions to Independence Co-operative Bank Limited, Nashik, whereby, as from the close of business on Febru
Feb 08, 2021
RBI extends Directions to The Vaish Co-operative Commercial Bank Ltd., New Delhi
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 directs that the Directive dated August 28, 2015 issued to The Vaish Co-operative Commercial Bank Ltd., New Delhi, as modified from time to time, the validity of which was last extended up to February 08, 2021 shall continue to apply to the bank for a further period of three months from February 09, 2021 to
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 directs that the Directive dated August 28, 2015 issued to The Vaish Co-operative Commercial Bank Ltd., New Delhi, as modified from time to time, the validity of which was last extended up to February 08, 2021 shall continue to apply to the bank for a further period of three months from February 09, 2021 to
Feb 07, 2021
Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Millath Co-operative Bank Ltd., Davangere, Karnataka - Extension of Period
The Reserve Bank of India issued All Inclusive Directions to Millath Co-operative Bank Ltd., Davangere, Karnataka under Section 35A 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 upto February 07, 2021 vide Directive DOR.CO.AID.No.D-34/12.23.096/2020-21 dated November 03, 2020. 2. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in t
The Reserve Bank of India issued All Inclusive Directions to Millath Co-operative Bank Ltd., Davangere, Karnataka under Section 35A 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 upto February 07, 2021 vide Directive DOR.CO.AID.No.D-34/12.23.096/2020-21 dated November 03, 2020. 2. The Reserve Bank of India is satisfied that in t
Feb 05, 2021
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on The Gondia District Central Co-operative Bank Limited, Gondia
The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has, by an order dated February 05, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Gondia District Central Co-operative Bank Limited, Gondia (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI contained in the “Master Direction - Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016”. The penalty has been imposed on the bank in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBl) has, by an order dated February 05, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Gondia District Central Co-operative Bank Limited, Gondia (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI contained in the “Master Direction - Know Your Customer (KYC) Direction, 2016”. The penalty has been imposed on the bank in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c)
Feb 04, 2021
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on The Guntur Women Cooperative Urban Bank Ltd., Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated February 03, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on The Guntur Women Cooperative Urban Bank Ltd., Guntur, Andhra Pradesh (the bank) for contravention of the directions issued by RBI on prohibition of loans and advances to Directors or their relatives, income recognition and asset classification and grant of loans against security of gold jewellery. The penalty has been imposed on
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated February 03, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on The Guntur Women Cooperative Urban Bank Ltd., Guntur, Andhra Pradesh (the bank) for contravention of the directions issued by RBI on prohibition of loans and advances to Directors or their relatives, income recognition and asset classification and grant of loans against security of gold jewellery. The penalty has been imposed on
Feb 03, 2021
Risk Based Internal Audit (RBIA) in NBFCs/UCBs
RBI had announced in the ‘Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies’ issued as part of the Monetary Policy Statement dated December 4, 2020 that with a view to strengthen the Internal Audit Function, which works as a third line of defence, suitable guidelines will be issued to large UCBs and NBFCs on adoption of Risk Based Internal Audit (RBIA). Accordingly, a circular on RBIA covering all deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs); all non-deposi
RBI had announced in the ‘Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies’ issued as part of the Monetary Policy Statement dated December 4, 2020 that with a view to strengthen the Internal Audit Function, which works as a third line of defence, suitable guidelines will be issued to large UCBs and NBFCs on adoption of Risk Based Internal Audit (RBIA). Accordingly, a circular on RBIA covering all deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs); all non-deposi
Feb 03, 2021
Directions under Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) - Sarjeraodada Naik Shirala Sahakari Bank Ltd, Shirala, Dist. Sangli, 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. DoS.CO.UCBs-West/D-1/12.07.157/2020-21 dated February 03, 2021 has issued certain Directions to Sarjeraodada Naik Shirala Sahakari Bank Ltd, Shirala, Dist. Sangli, Maharashtra, whereby, as fro
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.UCBs-West/D-1/12.07.157/2020-21 dated February 03, 2021 has issued certain Directions to Sarjeraodada Naik Shirala Sahakari Bank Ltd, Shirala, Dist. Sangli, Maharashtra, whereby, as fro
Feb 03, 2021
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Seva Vikas Cooperative Bank Limited, Pune
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated February 02, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹55 lakh (Rupees Fifty Five lakh only) on Seva Vikas Cooperative Bank Limited, Pune (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI contained in the “Master Circular - Management of Advances -UCBs” and “Master Circular - Income Recognition, Asset Classification, Provisioning and Other Related Matters - UCBs.” The penalty has been imposed on the b
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated February 02, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹55 lakh (Rupees Fifty Five lakh only) on Seva Vikas Cooperative Bank Limited, Pune (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI contained in the “Master Circular - Management of Advances -UCBs” and “Master Circular - Income Recognition, Asset Classification, Provisioning and Other Related Matters - UCBs.” The penalty has been imposed on the b
Feb 03, 2021
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on The Kalpavruksha Co-operative Bank Limited, Chikkanayakanahalli, Tumakuru Dist. (Karnataka)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated February 2, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Kalpavruksha Co-operative Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI contained in the “Master Circular on Board of Directors-UCBs”. The penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) of the Banking Regu
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated February 2, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Kalpavruksha Co-operative Bank Limited (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI contained in the “Master Circular on Board of Directors-UCBs”. The penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) of the Banking Regu
Feb 02, 2021
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Konnagar Samabaya Bank Limited and The Santragachi Co-operative Bank Limited
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by orders dated January 29, 2021 imposed monetary penalties on the following co-operative banks for contravention of/non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on “Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions-UCBs”: Sl. No. Name of the Bank Penalty Amount (₹ In lakh) 1 Konnagar Samabaya Bank Limited, Hoogly, West Bengal 2.00 2 The Santragachi Co-operative Bank Limited, Howrah, West Bengal 2.00 The penalties have been impos
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by orders dated January 29, 2021 imposed monetary penalties on the following co-operative banks for contravention of/non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on “Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions-UCBs”: Sl. No. Name of the Bank Penalty Amount (₹ In lakh) 1 Konnagar Samabaya Bank Limited, Hoogly, West Bengal 2.00 2 The Santragachi Co-operative Bank Limited, Howrah, West Bengal 2.00 The penalties have been impos
Jan 30, 2021
Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - The Kapol Co-operative Bank Ltd. Mumbai, Maharashtra - Extension of Period
Reserve Bank of India vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I./D-9/12.22.111/2016-17 dated March 30, 2017 had placed the The Kapol Cooperative Bank Ltd. Mumbai, Maharashtra under Directions from the close of business on March 30, 2017 for a period of six months. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to January 31, 2021. 2. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested i
Reserve Bank of India vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I./D-9/12.22.111/2016-17 dated March 30, 2017 had placed the The Kapol Cooperative Bank Ltd. Mumbai, Maharashtra under Directions from the close of business on March 30, 2017 for a period of six months. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to January 31, 2021. 2. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested i
Jan 29, 2021
Reserve Bank of India cancels the licence of Shivam Sahakari Bank Ltd, Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Today, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, vide order dated January 28, 2021 cancelled the licence of Shivam Sahakari Bank Ltd, Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Consequently, the bank ceases to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on January 29, 2021. 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 ba
Today, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, vide order dated January 28, 2021 cancelled the licence of Shivam Sahakari Bank Ltd, Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Consequently, the bank ceases to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on January 29, 2021. 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 ba
Jan 19, 2021
Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - United Co-operative Bank Limited, Bagnan Station Road (North), P.O. - Bagnan, Dist- Howrah, West Bengal - Extension of Period
Reserve Bank of India, in public interest, had issued Directions to United Co-operative Bank Limited, Bagnan, West Bengal in exercise of its powers vested in it under Sub-Section (1) of Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) from the close of business on July 18, 2018, as modified from time to time which was last extended upto January 18, 2021. Reserve Bank of India has now, in public interest, further extended the Directions for a
Reserve Bank of India, in public interest, had issued Directions to United Co-operative Bank Limited, Bagnan, West Bengal in exercise of its powers vested in it under Sub-Section (1) of Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) from the close of business on July 18, 2018, as modified from time to time which was last extended upto January 18, 2021. Reserve Bank of India has now, in public interest, further extended the Directions for a
Jan 15, 2021
Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, (AACS) - Bhagyodaya Friends Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Warud, Distt. Amravati, Maharashtra - Extension of Period
Reserve Bank of India, in the public interest, had issued directions to Bhagyodaya Friends Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Warud, Distt. Amravati, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) from the close of business on January 17, 2019. These directions were modified from time to time, the validity of which was last extended upto January 17, 2021. These shall contin
Reserve Bank of India, in the public interest, had issued directions to Bhagyodaya Friends Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Warud, Distt. Amravati, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under sub-section (1) of Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) from the close of business on January 17, 2019. These directions were modified from time to time, the validity of which was last extended upto January 17, 2021. These shall contin
Jan 15, 2021
Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - The City Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra - Extension of Period
Reserve Bank of India vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-1/D-5/12.22.039/2017-18 dated April 17, 2018 had placed the The City Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra under Directions from the close of business on April 17, 2018 for a period of six months. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to January 16, 2021. 2. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested i
Reserve Bank of India vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-1/D-5/12.22.039/2017-18 dated April 17, 2018 had placed the The City Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra under Directions from the close of business on April 17, 2018 for a period of six months. The validity of the directions was extended from time-to-time, the last being up to January 16, 2021. 2. It is hereby notified for the information of the public that, Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers vested i
Jan 13, 2021
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on The Mandvi Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mandvi, Dist. Kutch (Gujarat)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 13, 2021, a monetary penalty of ₹1 lakh on The Mandvi Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mandvi, Dist. Kutch (Gujarat) (the bank) for contravention of RBI directions on ‘Loans and Advances to Directors, Relatives and Firms/Concerns in which they are Interested’ and ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of pow
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 13, 2021, a monetary penalty of ₹1 lakh on The Mandvi Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mandvi, Dist. Kutch (Gujarat) (the bank) for contravention of RBI directions on ‘Loans and Advances to Directors, Relatives and Firms/Concerns in which they are Interested’ and ‘Placement of Deposits with Other Banks by Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of pow
Jan 13, 2021
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Alavi Co-operative Bank Ltd., Vadodara (Gujarat)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 13, 2021, a monetary penalty of ₹0.50 lakh on Alavi Co-operative Bank Ltd., Vadodara (Gujarat) (the bank) for contravention of RBI directions on ‘Loans and Advances to Directors, Relatives and Firms/Concerns in which they are Interested’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, by an order dated January 13, 2021, a monetary penalty of ₹0.50 lakh on Alavi Co-operative Bank Ltd., Vadodara (Gujarat) (the bank) for contravention of RBI directions on ‘Loans and Advances to Directors, Relatives and Firms/Concerns in which they are Interested’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with Section 46 (4) (i) and Section 56 of the
Jan 11, 2021
Reserve Bank of India cancels the licence of Vasantdada Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Osmanabad, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, vide order dated January 08, 2021 cancelled the licence of Vasantdada Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Osmanabad, Maharashtra to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on January 11, 2021. The Commissioner for Cooperation and Registrar of Cooperative Societies (RCS), Maharashtra has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank. The Reserve Bank cancelled th
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, vide order dated January 08, 2021 cancelled the licence of Vasantdada Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Osmanabad, Maharashtra to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on January 11, 2021. The Commissioner for Cooperation and Registrar of Cooperative Societies (RCS), Maharashtra has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank. The Reserve Bank cancelled th
Jan 11, 2021
Directions under Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - Kolikata Mahila Co-operative Bank Limited, Kolkata - Extension of Period of Directions
Reserve Bank of India, in public interest, had issued Directions to Kolikata Mahila Co-operative Bank Limited, 8D Krishna Laha Lane, Kolkata - 700012, West Bengal in exercise of its 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 July 09, 2019 as modified from time to time which was last extended upto January 09, 2021. Reserve Bank of India has now, in public intere
Reserve Bank of India, in public interest, had issued Directions to Kolikata Mahila Co-operative Bank Limited, 8D Krishna Laha Lane, Kolkata - 700012, West Bengal in exercise of its 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 July 09, 2019 as modified from time to time which was last extended upto January 09, 2021. Reserve Bank of India has now, in public intere
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