Case brief
RBI imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 41.80 lakh on Canara Bank for non-compliance with KYC and inoperative-account directions. The bank had delayed CKYCR uploads and misclassified some accounts as inoperative.
Impact
Canara Bank must absorb the monetary penalty and address the compliance gaps identified by RBI. Going forward, it needs to ensure timely CKYCR uploads and correct classification of inoperative accounts to avoid further supervisory or enforcement action. The penalty does not by itself invalidate customer transactions or agreements, but RBI said additional action may still be initiated if warranted.
Why RBI acted
Regulatory basis
- section 47A(1)(c)
- sections 46(4)(i) and 51(1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949