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Bharat Heavy Electricals Employees’ Co-operative Bank Limited

Co-operative bankKailasapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

The RBI action, regulatory basis, and operating impact linked to this entity.

Recorded RBI impact

Fine: Rs 10.0 L

Monetary penalty · Fresh imposition

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Published by RBI

29 Aug 2022

Case Brief

The Reserve Bank of India imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 10 lakh on Bharat Heavy Electricals Employees’ Co-operative Bank Limited, Kailasapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu by order dated August 22, 2022. RBI said the bank had violated directions issued under Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions – UCBs, based on findings from an inspection report and subsequent regulatory process. After a show-cause notice, the bank’s reply, and oral submissions, RBI concluded that the non-compliance was substantiated and warranted the penalty under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS).

Why RBI Acted

Capital & exposure normsReporting & disclosure

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 (AACS) after an inspection based on the bank’s financial position as on March 31, 2020 found violations/non-compliance with directions issued under Exposure Norms and Statutory/Other Restrictions – UCBs. The bank was issued a show-cause notice, and after considering its reply and oral submissions, RBI concluded the charges were substantiated.

Operating Impact

The bank must bear the monetary penalty and continue operating subject to RBI’s compliance expectations. The action does not itself impose a new operating ban, but it signals regulatory deficiencies and may affect future supervisory scrutiny.

Regulatory Basis

  • Section 47 A (1) (c)
  • Section 46 (4) (i)
  • Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS)

Action Facts

Primary Impact
Fine: Rs 10.0 L
Order Date
22 Aug 2022
Effective From
22 Aug 2022
Entities Affected
1
Entity Role
Primary
Entity Type
Co-operative bank