Recorded RBI impact
Fine: Rs 25.0 L
Monetary penalty · Fresh imposition
Published by RBI
1 Oct 2021
Case Brief
The Reserve Bank of India imposed a monetary penalty of ₹25.00 lakh on Adarsh Mahila Nagari Sahakari Bank Limited, Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The penalty was levied for contravention of and non-compliance with RBI directions issued to Urban Co-operative Banks relating to Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions, Board of Directors, and opening of On-site ATMs. RBI said the action was taken under Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, after an inspection found the breaches and the bank’s reply and oral submissions were considered.
Why RBI Acted
RBI imposed a monetary penalty under Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 after inspection found contraventions / non-compliance with RBI directions applicable to Urban Cooperative Banks on Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions-UCBs, Board of Directors-UCBs, and opening of On-site ATMs. The bank’s reply and oral submissions were considered, and RBI concluded the charges were substantiated.
Operating Impact
The bank must absorb the monetary penalty and continue complying with the RBI directions cited in the order. The release does not state any operational restriction beyond the fine, and it does not invalidate customer transactions or agreements.
Regulatory Basis
- Section 47 A (1) (c)
- Section 46 (4) (i)
- Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
Action Facts
- Primary Impact
- Fine: Rs 25.0 L
- Order Date
- 1 Oct 2021
- Effective From
- 1 Oct 2021
- Entities Affected
- 1
- Entity Role
- Primary
- Entity Type
- Co-operative bank