Case brief
RBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1 lakh on Excellent Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai. The action followed inspection findings that the bank failed to transfer the eligible amount to the Depositor Education and Awareness Fund.
Impact
The bank must absorb the monetary penalty and address the compliance lapse identified by RBI. The order does not itself restrict day-to-day banking operations, but RBI noted that the penalty is without prejudice to any other action it may initiate in the future.
Why RBI acted
Regulatory basis
- section 26A read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
- section 47A(1)(c) read with sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the BR Act