Case brief
RBI cancelled the licence of Harihareshwar Sahakari Bank Ltd., Wai, Satara. The bank must cease banking business with immediate effect and winding-up/liquidation proceedings are to follow.
Impact
The bank can no longer conduct banking business, including accepting or repaying deposits, with immediate effect. Depositors' claims are to be addressed through liquidation and DICGC insurance coverage up to Rs 5 lakh per depositor, subject to the applicable law and claim process.
Why RBI acted
Regulatory basis
- Section 11(1)
- Section 22(3)(d) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
- Sections 22(3)(a), 22(3)(b), 22(3)(c), 22(3)(d) and 22(3)(e) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
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