Recorded RBI impact
Fine: Rs 5.00 L
Monetary penalty · Fresh imposition
Published by RBI
5 Jun 2017
Case Brief
The Reserve Bank of India imposed a monetary penalty on Jalore Nagrik Sahakari Bank Limited, Jalore under Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (as applicable to co-operative societies). RBI said the bank violated its instructions/guidelines by breaching prudential interbank single and gross exposure limits and by giving donations exceeding the prescribed limit. After issuing a show-cause notice, considering the bank's written reply and personal submission, RBI concluded that the violations were substantiated and warranted penalty.
Why RBI Acted
The Reserve Bank of India imposed a monetary penalty under Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (as applicable to co-operative societies). The bank was found to have violated RBI instructions/guidelines by breaching prudential interbank single and gross exposure limits and by giving donations exceeding the prescribed limit. RBI issued a show-cause notice, considered the bank's written reply and personal submission, and concluded that the violations were substantiated.
Operating Impact
The bank must bear the monetary penalty of ₹5 lakh; the order does not describe any operational restriction or suspension. The action is backward-looking and primarily affects the bank's compliance record, with no stated direct restriction on depositors or customers.
Regulatory Basis
- Section 47 A (1) (c) read with 46 (4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies)
Action Facts
- Primary Impact
- Fine: Rs 5.00 L
- Entities Affected
- 1
- Entity Role
- Primary
- Entity Type
- Co-operative bank