Case brief
RBI has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹8.30 lakh on Dombivli Nagari Sahakari Bank Limited for non-compliance with deposit-account directions. The bank was found to have levied penal charges in certain inoperative accounts.
Impact
The bank must absorb the monetary penalty; no business restriction or withdrawal of operating rights was announced in this release. The penalty does not validate or invalidate customer transactions, and RBI has reserved the right to initiate any further action if warranted.
Why RBI acted
Regulatory basis
- Section 47A(1)(c)
- Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949