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Jun 05, 2017
RBI imposed penalty on the Jalore Nagrik Sahakari Bank Limited, Jalore
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (₹ Five lakh only) on the Jalore Nagrik Sahakari Bank Limited, Jalore, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of RBI instructions / guidelines relating to (i) breach of prudential interbank single and gross exposure limit and (ii) giving donation ex
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (₹ Five lakh only) on the Jalore Nagrik Sahakari Bank Limited, Jalore, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (c) read with 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of RBI instructions / guidelines relating to (i) breach of prudential interbank single and gross exposure limit and (ii) giving donation ex
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Jun 01, 2017
RBI cancels the Licence of the Jamkhed Merchants Co-operative Bank Maryadit, Jamkhed, Dist. Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of Jamkhed Merchants Co-operative Bank Maryadit., Jamkhed, Dist Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. The order was made effective from the close of business on June 01, 2017. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra, has also been requested to issue an order for winding up of the bank and appoint a liquidator. The Reserve Bank cancelled the licence of the bank as: The bank did not comply with the provisions und
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of Jamkhed Merchants Co-operative Bank Maryadit., Jamkhed, Dist Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. The order was made effective from the close of business on June 01, 2017. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra, has also been requested to issue an order for winding up of the bank and appoint a liquidator. The Reserve Bank cancelled the licence of the bank as: The bank did not comply with the provisions und
May 19, 2017
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - Lokseva Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra
Lokseva Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated May 19, 2014 from the close of business on May 20, 2014 for a period of six months. The validity of the directions were extended five times for a period of six months each, vide order dated November 12, 2014; dated May 06, 2015; dated November 04, 2015; dated May 13, 2016 and dated November 11, 2016. Besides, the bank, vide Directive dated January
Lokseva Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated May 19, 2014 from the close of business on May 20, 2014 for a period of six months. The validity of the directions were extended five times for a period of six months each, vide order dated November 12, 2014; dated May 06, 2015; dated November 04, 2015; dated May 13, 2016 and dated November 11, 2016. Besides, the bank, vide Directive dated January
May 18, 2017
RBI imposed penalty on The Karad Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 15.00 lakh (Rupees Fifteen Lakh only) on The Karad Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A (1) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for breach of individual housing loan limit, breach of limit on loans for repair for house and diversion of loans for purchase of plot/land.
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 15.00 lakh (Rupees Fifteen Lakh only) on The Karad Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A (1) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for breach of individual housing loan limit, breach of limit on loans for repair for house and diversion of loans for purchase of plot/land.
May 16, 2017
RBI imposes Monetary penalty on Yeshwant Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Latur (Maharashtra)
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on Yeshwant Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Latur, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violation of the Know Your Customer and RBI instructions. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank, in response to whi
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on Yeshwant Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Latur, in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violation of the Know Your Customer and RBI instructions. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank, in response to whi
Apr 26, 2017
RBI imposes Monetary Penalty on Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Amravati (Maharashtra)
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakhs only) on Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Amravati in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violation of Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank, in respons
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5.00 lakh (Rupees Five Lakhs only) on Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Amravati in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A (1) (b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violation of Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank, in respons
Apr 26, 2017
RBI imposes monetary penalty on two Authorised Dealer Banks
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following two banks for violation of Reserve Bank of India instructions on reporting requirements of FEMA 1999. The details of the penalty are: S. No. Name of the bank Penalty Amount (in ₹) 1. The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd. 70,000 2. Kotak Mahindra Bank 10,000 The penalties have been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the Reserve Bank under the provisions of section 11(3) of FEMA 19
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed monetary penalty on the following two banks for violation of Reserve Bank of India instructions on reporting requirements of FEMA 1999. The details of the penalty are: S. No. Name of the bank Penalty Amount (in ₹) 1. The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd. 70,000 2. Kotak Mahindra Bank 10,000 The penalties have been imposed in exercise of powers vested in the Reserve Bank under the provisions of section 11(3) of FEMA 19
Apr 24, 2017
RBI imposed penalty on Bhadohi Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bhadohi
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 20,000/- (twenty thousand rupees only) on Bhadohi Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bhadohi in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of RBI Instructions/Guidelines on Policy and Practices regarding Nominal Membership, Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrict
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 20,000/- (twenty thousand rupees only) on Bhadohi Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bhadohi in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of RBI Instructions/Guidelines on Policy and Practices regarding Nominal Membership, Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrict
Apr 17, 2017
RBI extends Directions issued to the HCBL Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow
The Reserve Bank of India has extended directions issued to the HCBL Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of six months from April 16, 2017 to October 15, 2017, subject to review. The bank had been under directions since the close of business on April 16, 2015 vide directive dated April 10, 2015 issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The aforesaid directive was modified and its validity extended upto April 15, 2017. The sa
The Reserve Bank of India has extended directions issued to the HCBL Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for a further period of six months from April 16, 2017 to October 15, 2017, subject to review. The bank had been under directions since the close of business on April 16, 2015 vide directive dated April 10, 2015 issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). The aforesaid directive was modified and its validity extended upto April 15, 2017. The sa
Apr 13, 2017
RBI extends Directions to Jamkhed Merchants Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Jamkhed Merchants Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated April 07, 2016 from the close of business on April 12, 2016. The validity of the directions was extended for a period of six months from October 13, 2016 to April 12, 2017 vide directive dated October 06, 2016. The validity of the aforesaid directions has been further extended for a period of two months upto June 12, 2017 dated
Jamkhed Merchants Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive dated April 07, 2016 from the close of business on April 12, 2016. The validity of the directions was extended for a period of six months from October 13, 2016 to April 12, 2017 vide directive dated October 06, 2016. The validity of the aforesaid directions has been further extended for a period of two months upto June 12, 2017 dated
Apr 03, 2017
RBI extends Directions issued to Gokul Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Secunderabad
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers vested in it under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) has directed that the Directives issued to Gokul Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Secunderabad from the close of business on April 04, 2017 shall continue to apply to the bank for a further period upto June 30, 2017 subject to review. Other terms and conditions of the Directive under reference shall remain uncha
The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers vested in it under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies) has directed that the Directives issued to Gokul Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., Secunderabad from the close of business on April 04, 2017 shall continue to apply to the bank for a further period upto June 30, 2017 subject to review. Other terms and conditions of the Directive under reference shall remain uncha
Apr 03, 2017
RBI cancels the licence of The Mercantile Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled vide order dated March 30, 2017, the licence of The Mercantile Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Meerut, to carry on banking business under section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. As such, the bank is precluded from transacting the business of ‘banking’ as defin
It is hereby notified for the information of the public that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled vide order dated March 30, 2017, the licence of The Mercantile Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Meerut, to carry on banking business under section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. As such, the bank is precluded from transacting the business of ‘banking’ as defin
Mar 31, 2017
RBI issues Directions to The Kapol Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai
The Reserve Bank of India (vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-09/12.22.111/2016-17 dated March 30, 2017) has placed The Kapol Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai Maharashtra, under Directions. According to the Directions, depositors will be allowed to withdraw a sum not exceeding ₹ 3000 (Rupees Three Thousand only) of the total balance held in every saving bank or current account or any other deposit account by whatever name called, subject to conditions stipulated in the RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (vide directive DCBS.CO.BSD-I/D-09/12.22.111/2016-17 dated March 30, 2017) has placed The Kapol Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai Maharashtra, under Directions. According to the Directions, depositors will be allowed to withdraw a sum not exceeding ₹ 3000 (Rupees Three Thousand only) of the total balance held in every saving bank or current account or any other deposit account by whatever name called, subject to conditions stipulated in the RBI
Mar 30, 2017
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - Shree Ganesh Sahakari Bank Ltd., Nashik, Maharashtra
Shree Ganesh Sahakari Bank Ltd., dated April 01, 2013 Nashik, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation, Act 1949 (AACS). The validity of the directions was extended seven times for a period of six months each time vide our directives dated September 23, 2013, March 27, 2014, September 17, 2014, March 19, 2015, September 15, 2015, March 11, 2016 and September 26, 2016 respectively. Fu
Shree Ganesh Sahakari Bank Ltd., dated April 01, 2013 Nashik, Maharashtra, was placed under directions for a period of six months vide directive under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation, Act 1949 (AACS). The validity of the directions was extended seven times for a period of six months each time vide our directives dated September 23, 2013, March 27, 2014, September 17, 2014, March 19, 2015, September 15, 2015, March 11, 2016 and September 26, 2016 respectively. Fu
Mar 30, 2017
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - Ajinkyatara Sahakari Bank Ltd., Satara, Maharashtra
The Ajinkyatara Sahakari Bank Ltd, Satara, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated September 28, 2015, from close of business on September 30, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent directives last being dated September 28, 2016 which was valid upto March 30, 2017 subject to review. The public is hereby advised that the Directives so issued to Ajinkyatara Sahakari Bank Ltd., Satara, Maharashtra on Sept
The Ajinkyatara Sahakari Bank Ltd, Satara, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated September 28, 2015, from close of business on September 30, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended from time to time vide subsequent directives last being dated September 28, 2016 which was valid upto March 30, 2017 subject to review. The public is hereby advised that the Directives so issued to Ajinkyatara Sahakari Bank Ltd., Satara, Maharashtra on Sept
Mar 29, 2017
Pragathi Cooperative Bank Ltd., Bengaluru, Karnataka - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) on Pragathi Cooperative Bank Ltd.,Bengaluru, Karnataka, in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (b) read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violating Reserve Bank of India’s instructions/guidelines in respect of Housing, Real Estate and Commercial Real Estate secto
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) on Pragathi Cooperative Bank Ltd.,Bengaluru, Karnataka, in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (b) read with Section 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violating Reserve Bank of India’s instructions/guidelines in respect of Housing, Real Estate and Commercial Real Estate secto
Mar 26, 2017
Directions under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) - The R S Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra
The R S Co-operative Bank Ltd. Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated June 24, 2015, from close of business on June 26, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended and modified from time to time vide subsequent Directives, the last being dated January 31, 2017 and was valid upto March 25, 2017 subject to review. The public is hereby advised that the Directive so issued to R S Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra dated June 2
The R S Co-operative Bank Ltd. Mumbai, Maharashtra, was placed under directions vide directive dated June 24, 2015, from close of business on June 26, 2015. The validity of the directions was extended and modified from time to time vide subsequent Directives, the last being dated January 31, 2017 and was valid upto March 25, 2017 subject to review. The public is hereby advised that the Directive so issued to R S Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra dated June 2
Mar 21, 2017
RBI imposes penalty on Harihareshwar Sahakari Bank Ltd., Wai, Dist: Satara
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakhs only) on Harihareshwar Sahakari Bank Ltd., Wai, Dist: Satara in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of the provisions contained in Section 20 of BR Act, 1949 (AACS) relating to granting loans against property owned by di
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 2.00 lakh (Rupees Two Lakhs only) on Harihareshwar Sahakari Bank Ltd., Wai, Dist: Satara in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies), for violation of the provisions contained in Section 20 of BR Act, 1949 (AACS) relating to granting loans against property owned by di
Mar 16, 2017
RBI imposes penalty on Transport Cooperative Bank Ltd Indore
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5 lakh (rupees Five lakh) on Transport Cooperative Bank Ltd, Indore in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (b) read with section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act 1949(as applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violation of the directives/guidelines of the Reserve Bank on loan exposure norms, KYC norms and compliance to RBI Inspection Report. The Reserve Bank of Indi
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 5 lakh (rupees Five lakh) on Transport Cooperative Bank Ltd, Indore in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47 A (1) (b) read with section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act 1949(as applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violation of the directives/guidelines of the Reserve Bank on loan exposure norms, KYC norms and compliance to RBI Inspection Report. The Reserve Bank of Indi
Mar 16, 2017
RBI modified Directions issued to Navodaya Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Nagpur, Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India has modified Directions issued to Navodaya Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Nagpur. The Directions are valid up to June 15, 2017, subject to review. The bank was earlier placed under directions from December 15, 2016. The Directions were imposed in exercise of powers vested in the Reserve Bank under sub section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). A copy of the Directions is displayed on the bank's premises for perusal
The Reserve Bank of India has modified Directions issued to Navodaya Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Nagpur. The Directions are valid up to June 15, 2017, subject to review. The bank was earlier placed under directions from December 15, 2016. The Directions were imposed in exercise of powers vested in the Reserve Bank under sub section (1) of Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS). A copy of the Directions is displayed on the bank's premises for perusal
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