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Defence Accounts Cooperative Bank ltd, Pune

Co-operative bankPune, Maharashtra

A source-linked record of 8 RBI actions, their timing, severity, and recurring regulatory themes.

At a Glance

Total actions
8
Total penalties
Rs 0
Latest action
16 Jan 2025

Enforcement Fingerprint

8 actions across 3 years.

PenaltyRestrictionLicence actionLiftedOther

Action Mix

Business restriction7
Action lifted1

Lifecycle Mix

Extension6
Fresh imposition1
Lifted / withdrawn1

Severity Mix

S4 High7
S0 Lifted1

Source-linked record

Action History

8 linked actions

2025

1

Case brief

RBI withdrew the directions earlier issued to Defence Accounts Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune. The withdrawal takes effect from 16 January 2025.

Impact

The bank is no longer subject to the withdrawn Section 35A directions from 16 January 2025 onward. Any operational limits imposed by those directions cease to apply from that date, restoring the bank's position to that extent.

Why RBI acted

Governance oversight

Regulatory basis

  • Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
  • sub-section (2) of Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949

2024

4

Case brief

RBI extended the existing Section 35A directions on Defence Accounts Cooperative Bank Ltd., Pune. The restrictions continue from December 10, 2024 to March 10, 2025.

Impact

The bank remains subject to the same RBI operating restrictions during the extension period, with the continued possibility of review. Depositors and other stakeholders continue to be affected by the unchanged terms of the existing directions until March 10, 2025, unless RBI modifies or withdraws them earlier.

Why RBI acted

Governance oversightCapital & exposure norms

Regulatory basis

  • Section 35 A
  • Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949

Restrictions

Business Restriction

Case brief

RBI extended the existing Section 35A directions on Defence Accounts Cooperative Bank Ltd., Pune. The order continues from September 10, 2024 to December 10, 2024, with all other conditions unchanged.

Impact

The bank remains subject to the RBI’s operational directions through December 10, 2024 unless further modified or withdrawn. The extension continues to constrain the bank’s operations under the existing order, affecting the bank and its customers until the review period ends.

Why RBI acted

Other

Regulatory basis

  • Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
  • sub-section (1) of Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949

Case brief

RBI extended the existing Section 35A directions on Defence Accounts Cooperative Bank Ltd., Pune. The restrictions continue unchanged from June 10, 2024 to September 10, 2024.

Impact

The bank continues to operate under the same RBI-imposed restrictions for the extension period, subject to review. Depositors, customers, and counterparties remain affected by the ongoing operational constraints until the directions expire or are modified further.

Why RBI acted

Other

Regulatory basis

  • Section 35A
  • Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949

Case brief

RBI extended the existing Section 35A directions on Defence Accounts Cooperative Bank Ltd., Pune. The order continues the bank’s operating restrictions through June 10, 2024.

Impact

The bank remains subject to the existing RBI-imposed operating restrictions for the extended period. Customers and counterparties continue to be affected by the same conditions already in force, and the bank must comply with the unchanged terms until the new end date unless further modified or withdrawn.

Why RBI acted

Other

Regulatory basis

  • Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
  • Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949

2023

3

Case brief

RBI extended the existing Section 35A directions on Defence Accounts Cooperative Bank Ltd., Pune. The restrictions continue unchanged until March 10, 2024, subject to review.

Impact

The bank remains under the same RBI operational constraints during the extended period. Customers and counterparties continue to be subject to whatever restrictions were already in force under the earlier Directions until the new expiry date, unless RBI modifies or withdraws them earlier.

Why RBI acted

Other

Regulatory basis

  • Section 35 A
  • Section 56
  • sub-section (1) of Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949

Restrictions

Business Restriction

Case brief

RBI has extended the existing Section 35A directions on Defence Accounts Cooperative Bank Ltd., Pune. The order now continues through close of business on December 10, 2023.

Impact

The bank remains subject to the same operating constraints under RBI directions until the new expiry date, with no change to the existing terms. Customers and counterparties continue to deal with the bank under the restrictions already in place, and the directions may be reviewed further by RBI.

Why RBI acted

Other

Regulatory basis

  • Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
  • Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949

Restrictions

Business Restriction

Case brief

RBI placed Defence Accounts Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pune under Section 35A directions. The bank’s core activities were restricted, including lending, investments, liabilities, fresh deposits, and payments, with only limited withdrawals permitted.

Impact

The bank must operate under RBI-imposed restrictions for six months unless modified earlier. Customers face caps and conditions on withdrawals, while the bank cannot expand lending, accept fresh deposits freely, or take on new liabilities without RBI approval.

Why RBI acted

Governance oversightCapital & exposure normsCustomer protection

Regulatory basis

  • Section 35 A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
  • Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
  • Section 18A of the DICGC Act (amendment) 2021

Restrictions

Lending RestrictionInvestment RestrictionBorrowing RestrictionDeposit Acceptance RestrictionPayment RestrictionCompromise Or Arrangement RestrictionAsset Disposal RestrictionWithdrawal Cap