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Jul 11, 2011
Pragati Sahakari Bank Limited, Vadodara - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on Pragati Sahakari Bank Limited, Vadodara, 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 (AACS) for violations of Reserve Bank of India directives/instructions/guidelines relating to share linking norms, single borrower exposure ceiling and Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidelines for
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of `1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on Pragati Sahakari Bank Limited, Vadodara, 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 (AACS) for violations of Reserve Bank of India directives/instructions/guidelines relating to share linking norms, single borrower exposure ceiling and Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidelines for
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Jul 08, 2011
Kolhapur District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd. - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Kolhapur District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kolhapur, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 46 read with Section 47A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violating guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank on Know Your Customers (KYC) norms / Anti Money Laundering (AML) standards. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Kolhapur District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Kolhapur, Maharashtra in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 46 read with Section 47A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violating guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank on Know Your Customers (KYC) norms / Anti Money Laundering (AML) standards. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a
Jun 23, 2011
The Prerana Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Prerana Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra 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 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank of India's directives on unsecured advances. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank, in response to which the bank
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Prerana Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra 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 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank of India's directives on unsecured advances. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to the bank, in response to which the bank
Jun 23, 2011
Reserve Bank Cancels the Licence of Siddharth Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune (Maharashtra)
In view of the fact that Siddharth Sahakari Bank Ltd, Pune, Maharashtra had ceased to be solvent, all efforts to revive it in close consultation with the Government of Maharashtra had failed and the depositors were being inconvenienced by continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India delivered the order cancelling its licence to the bank before commencement of business on June 14, 2011. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra has also been requested to
In view of the fact that Siddharth Sahakari Bank Ltd, Pune, Maharashtra had ceased to be solvent, all efforts to revive it in close consultation with the Government of Maharashtra had failed and the depositors were being inconvenienced by continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India delivered the order cancelling its licence to the bank before commencement of business on June 14, 2011. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra has also been requested to
Jun 17, 2011
The Padra Nagar Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Vadodara - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Padra Nagar Nagarik Sahakari Bank Limited, Vadodara, Gujarat, 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 (AACS) for not reporting of cash transactions above ` 10.00 lakh to Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND), as required under the Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidel
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Padra Nagar Nagarik Sahakari Bank Limited, Vadodara, Gujarat, 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 (AACS) for not reporting of cash transactions above ` 10.00 lakh to Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND), as required under the Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidel
Jun 16, 2011
The Pij People's Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pij, Dist. Kheda - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Pij People's Co-operative Bank Limited, Pij Dist. Kheda, Gujarat, 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 (AACS) for not reporting cash transactions in excess of ` 10.00 lakh to Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND), as required under the Anti Money Laundering (AML
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Pij People's Co-operative Bank Limited, Pij Dist. Kheda, Gujarat, 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 (AACS) for not reporting cash transactions in excess of ` 10.00 lakh to Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND), as required under the Anti Money Laundering (AML
Jun 16, 2011
The Jivan Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Rajkot - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on The Jivan Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Rajkot, Gujarat 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 (AACS) for violating Know Your Customers (KYC) norms, guidelines on advances to builders and contractors against security of land, Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidelines, ind
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on The Jivan Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Rajkot, Gujarat 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 (AACS) for violating Know Your Customers (KYC) norms, guidelines on advances to builders and contractors against security of land, Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidelines, ind
Jun 08, 2011
The Gandhinagar Nagrik Co-operative Bank Ltd., Gandhinagar - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Gandhinagar Nagrik Co-operative Bank Ltd., Gandhinagar 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 (AACS) for violations of allowing interest rebate in loan accounts of directors and non-adherence to Know Your Costumer (KYC) norms. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Gandhinagar Nagrik Co-operative Bank Ltd., Gandhinagar 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 (AACS) for violations of allowing interest rebate in loan accounts of directors and non-adherence to Know Your Costumer (KYC) norms. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show
May 31, 2011
Reserve Bank Cancels the Licence of Chopda Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jalgaon (Maharashtra)
In view of the fact that Chopda Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Jalgaon, Maharashtra had ceased to be solvent, all efforts to revive it in close consultation with the Government of Maharashtra had failed and the depositors were being inconvenienced by continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India delivered the order cancelling its licence to the bank before commencement of business on May 24, 2011. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra has also been req
In view of the fact that Chopda Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd, Jalgaon, Maharashtra had ceased to be solvent, all efforts to revive it in close consultation with the Government of Maharashtra had failed and the depositors were being inconvenienced by continued uncertainty, the Reserve Bank of India delivered the order cancelling its licence to the bank before commencement of business on May 24, 2011. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra has also been req
May 26, 2011
The Unava Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Unava - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Unava Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Unava, Dist. Mehsana, Gujarat in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 46 read with Section 47A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank of India instructions by non-adherence to Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidelines. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Unava Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Unava, Dist. Mehsana, Gujarat in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 46 read with Section 47A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank of India instructions by non-adherence to Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidelines. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause notice to
May 24, 2011
The Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jamnagar - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 2.00 lakh (Rupees two lakh only) on The Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jamnagar 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 (AACS) for not displaying its name properly in all stationery and advertisements, for making donation beyond prescribed limit and for not implementing Know Your Costumer (KYC) norms. The
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 2.00 lakh (Rupees two lakh only) on The Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jamnagar 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 (AACS) for not displaying its name properly in all stationery and advertisements, for making donation beyond prescribed limit and for not implementing Know Your Costumer (KYC) norms. The
May 19, 2011
The Kheralu Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Kheralu, Dist. Mehsana (Gujarat) - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Kheralu Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Kheralu, Dist. Mehsana (Gujarat), 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 (AACS) by sanctioning hypothecation loans in violation of operational instructions issued by Reserve Bank of India and non-adherence to `Know Your Costumer' (KYC
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Kheralu Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Kheralu, Dist. Mehsana (Gujarat), 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 (AACS) by sanctioning hypothecation loans in violation of operational instructions issued by Reserve Bank of India and non-adherence to `Know Your Costumer' (KYC
May 09, 2011
The Randheja Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Randheja Dist., Gandhinagar - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Randheja Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Randheja Dist., Gandhinagar 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 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank of India instructions on implementation of `Know Your Costumer' (KYC) guidelines and donation exceeding the ceiling prescr
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Randheja Commercial Co-operative Bank Ltd., Randheja Dist., Gandhinagar 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 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank of India instructions on implementation of `Know Your Costumer' (KYC) guidelines and donation exceeding the ceiling prescr
May 09, 2011
The Gandevi People's Co-operative Bank Limited, Navsari - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Gandevi People's Co-operative Bank Limited, Navsari 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 (AACS) for not adhering to RBI instructions/directives on reporting of cash transactions above `10.00 lakh as required under Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidelines. The Reserve Ba
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Gandevi People's Co-operative Bank Limited, Navsari 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 (AACS) for not adhering to RBI instructions/directives on reporting of cash transactions above `10.00 lakh as required under Anti Money Laundering (AML) guidelines. The Reserve Ba
May 05, 2011
The Limbasi Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Limbasi, Dist. Kheda - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Limbasi Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Limbasi Dist. Kheda, Gujarat, 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 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank of India's instructions for reporting of cash transactions in excess of ` 10.00 lakh to Financial Intelligence Unit-India (
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on The Limbasi Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Limbasi Dist. Kheda, Gujarat, 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 (AACS) for violation of Reserve Bank of India's instructions for reporting of cash transactions in excess of ` 10.00 lakh to Financial Intelligence Unit-India (
May 05, 2011
Ahmedabad District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Ahmedabad District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad, Gujarat in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 46 read with Section 47A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violating guidelines issued by Reserve Bank of India on Know Your Customers (KYC) norms and Anti Money Laundering (AML) standards. The Reserve Bank of India had iss
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Ahmedabad District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Ahmedabad, Gujarat in exercise of powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 46 read with Section 47A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) for violating guidelines issued by Reserve Bank of India on Know Your Customers (KYC) norms and Anti Money Laundering (AML) standards. The Reserve Bank of India had iss
May 04, 2011
Chopda People's Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jalgaon - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on Chopda People's Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jalgaon, Maharashtra 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 (AACS) for violating the provision of Section 5 (ccv) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) and violation of Reserve Bank of India directive on unsecured advances. The R
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only) on Chopda People's Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jalgaon, Maharashtra 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 (AACS) for violating the provision of Section 5 (ccv) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) and violation of Reserve Bank of India directive on unsecured advances. The R
Apr 29, 2011
Manipal Co-operative Bank Ltd., Manipal, Karnataka - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Manipal Co-operative Bank Ltd., Manipal, Karnataka 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 (AACS) for violating Reserve Bank of India directives/instructions by granting loans for real estate purpose exceeding the single party exposure limit of 15 per cent of its capital fu
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on Manipal Co-operative Bank Ltd., Manipal, Karnataka 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 (AACS) for violating Reserve Bank of India directives/instructions by granting loans for real estate purpose exceeding the single party exposure limit of 15 per cent of its capital fu
Apr 28, 2011
RBI releases Discussion Paper on Deregulation of Savings Bank Deposit Rate
As indicated in the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2010-11 on November 2, 2010, the Reserve Bank of India has today released on its website a Discussion Paper on ‘Deregulation of Savings Bank Deposit Interest Rate’. In the light of pros and cons of deregulation of savings deposit interest rate as set out in the Discussion Paper, the Reserve Bank has sought feedback from the general public on the following issues: Should savings deposit interest rate be dereg
As indicated in the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2010-11 on November 2, 2010, the Reserve Bank of India has today released on its website a Discussion Paper on ‘Deregulation of Savings Bank Deposit Interest Rate’. In the light of pros and cons of deregulation of savings deposit interest rate as set out in the Discussion Paper, the Reserve Bank has sought feedback from the general public on the following issues: Should savings deposit interest rate be dereg
Apr 25, 2011
The Bhuj Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bhuj, Dist. Kutch - Penalised
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on The Bhuj Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bhuj, Dist. Kutch. The penalty was imposed for various violations of RBI instructions relating to Know Yours Customer (KYC) norms, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) guidelines, temporary overdrafts (TOD) and use of the bank's name without the word `Co-operative'. The Reserve Bank had issued a show cause notice to The Bhuj Co-operative Bank Ltd.
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ` 5.00 lakh (Rupees five lakh only) on The Bhuj Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bhuj, Dist. Kutch. The penalty was imposed for various violations of RBI instructions relating to Know Yours Customer (KYC) norms, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) guidelines, temporary overdrafts (TOD) and use of the bank's name without the word `Co-operative'. The Reserve Bank had issued a show cause notice to The Bhuj Co-operative Bank Ltd.
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