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Hindu Cooperative Bank Limited

Co-operative bankPathankot, Punjab

A source-linked record of 10 RBI actions, their timing, severity, and recurring regulatory themes.

At a Glance

Total actions
10
Total penalties
Rs 0
Latest action
14 Oct 2021

Enforcement Fingerprint

10 actions across 3 years.

PenaltyRestrictionLicence actionLiftedOther

Action Mix

Business restriction8
Action lifted2

Lifecycle Mix

Extension7
Lifted / withdrawn2
Fresh imposition1

Severity Mix

S4 High8
S0 Lifted2

Source-linked record

Action History

10 linked actions

2021

4

Case brief

RBI withdrew the All-Inclusive Directions previously in force against Hindu Cooperative Bank Ltd., Pathankot. The withdrawal took effect from close of business on October 14, 2021.

Impact

The prior operating restrictions imposed under the Section 35A directions no longer apply from the stated effective time. The bank is no longer subject to those specific directions after close of business on October 14, 2021, and interested members of the public could inspect the directive at the bank’s premises.

Regulatory basis

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

Case brief

RBI extended its Section 35A directions on Hindu Cooperative Bank Limited, Pathankot, for one more month. The bank can continue business only with restrictions.

Impact

Hindu Cooperative Bank Limited remains under RBI operating restrictions for the extension period and can continue banking business only within those constraints, subject to review and possible modification. Depositors and other stakeholders continue to face the limitations imposed by the standing directions until RBI changes or withdraws them.

Regulatory basis

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

Case brief

RBI extended its Section 35A directions on Hindu Co-operative Bank Limited, Pathankot, for another three months. The bank will continue operating with restrictions.

Impact

Hindu Co-operative Bank Limited must continue complying with RBI’s operating restrictions through September 24, 2021, subject to further review or modification by RBI. Depositors and customers remain subject to the bank’s constrained operations, though the bank is still permitted to conduct banking business with restrictions.

Regulatory basis

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

Restrictions

Business Restriction

Case brief

RBI has extended its existing Section 35A/56 directions on Hindu Cooperative Bank Limited, Pathankot, for another three months. The bank can continue operating only under restrictions.

Impact

Hindu Cooperative Bank Limited must continue operating under RBI-imposed restrictions through June 24, 2021, unless the directions are modified earlier. Depositors, customers, and counterparties remain subject to the bank’s constrained operations, but the order does not amount to licence cancellation.

Why RBI acted

Governance oversightCapital & exposure norms

Regulatory basis

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

2020

3

Case brief

RBI extended its Section 35A Directions on Hindu Co-operative Bank Ltd., Pathankot, Punjab for another six months. The bank can continue operating only under restrictions.

Impact

Hindu Co-operative Bank Ltd. remains subject to RBI-imposed operating restrictions through March 24, 2021, unless modified earlier. The bank’s ability to conduct normal business continues to be constrained, and the restrictions remain relevant to customers and depositors dealing with the bank.

Why RBI acted

Governance oversightCapital & exposure norms

Regulatory basis

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

Case brief

RBI enhanced the withdrawal limit for depositors of Hindu Cooperative Bank Limited, Pathankot, to ₹50,000. The bank remains under existing All-Inclusive Directions, with all other conditions unchanged.

Impact

Depositors can now withdraw up to ₹50,000 per depositor instead of ₹25,000, subject to the continuing RBI directions. The bank remains operational only within the framework of the existing restrictions, and the broader constraints on withdrawals and other terms continue to apply.

Why RBI acted

Customer protectionCapital & exposure norms

Regulatory basis

  • Section 35 A 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

Restrictions

Withdrawal Cap

Case brief

RBI has extended the All-Inclusive Directions on Hindu Cooperative Bank Limited, Pathankot, Punjab for another six months. The existing restrictions continue unchanged.

Impact

The cooperative bank continues to operate under RBI-imposed directions for the extended period, subject to the same restrictions already in place. Depositors and other stakeholders remain affected by the continuing regulatory controls until the order is reviewed or altered again.

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

2019

3

Case brief

RBI extended its existing Section 35A directions against Hindu Co-operative Bank Limited, Pathankot, Punjab. The restrictions continue, with certain modifications, until March 24, 2020.

Impact

The bank remains subject to RBI-imposed operating restrictions through March 24, 2020, with the exact modified terms contained in the extended directive. Customers, depositors, and counterparties continue to be affected by the ongoing supervisory restrictions at the bank premises and in its operations.

Why RBI acted

Other

Regulatory basis

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

Restrictions

Business Restriction

Case brief

RBI has partially modified its earlier Section 35A directions for The Hindu Co-operative Bank Limited, Pathankot. The release does not introduce a new penalty or restriction beyond the modified existing order.

Impact

The bank remains subject to the modified version of the earlier RBI directions. The release indicates an ongoing regulatory framework rather than a fresh penalty, and the bank must comply with the updated terms communicated through the displayed directive.

Why RBI acted

Governance oversight

Regulatory basis

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

Case brief

RBI issued Section 35A directions to Hindu Cooperative Bank Limited, Pathankot, imposing restrictions in public interest. The bank may continue banking business only subject to those restrictions.

Impact

Hindu Cooperative Bank Limited must operate within RBI-imposed restrictions from the specified effective date. Customers and counterparties may face limitations arising from the curbs, but the bank remains open and continues banking business subject to the directions.

Why RBI acted

Other

Regulatory basis

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