Recorded RBI impact
License cancellation
License cancellation · Fresh imposition
Published by RBI
29 Sept 2023
Case Brief
RBI cancelled the banking licence of Lucknow Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh by order dated September 28, 2023. The regulator cited inadequate capital and earning prospects, non-compliance with Sections 11(1) and 22(3)(d) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, and failure to meet the requirements of Sections 22(3)(a) through 22(3)(e) read with Section 56. RBI said continuation of the bank would be prejudicial to depositors, the bank would be unable to pay present depositors in full, and public interest would be adversely affected. RBI also requested the Commissioner and Registrar of Cooperative, Uttar Pradesh to initiate winding up and appoint a liquidator.
Why RBI Acted
By order dated September 28, 2023, RBI cancelled the licence of Lucknow Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. RBI said the bank did not have adequate capital and earning prospects, did not comply with Section 11(1) and Section 22(3)(d) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, and had failed to comply with the requirements of Sections 22(3)(a), 22(3)(b), 22(3)(c), 22(3)(d) and 22(3)(e) read with Section 56. RBI also stated that continuance of the bank would be prejudicial to the interests of its depositors, the bank would be unable to pay depositors in full in its present financial position, and public interest would be adversely affected if it were allowed to continue banking business.
Operating Impact
With immediate effect, the bank is prohibited from conducting banking business, including accepting and repaying deposits. The winding-up/liquidation process is to be initiated, and depositors will depend on DICGC insurance claims up to the statutory ceiling of ₹5,00,000, subject to the DICGC Act, 1961. According to the release, 99.53% of depositors are entitled to receive their full deposit amounts from DICGC.
Regulatory Basis
- Section 11(1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
- 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
- Section 5(b) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
Action Facts
- Primary Impact
- License cancellation
- Order Date
- 28 Sept 2023
- Effective From
- 29 Sept 2023
- Entities Affected
- 1
- Entity Role
- Primary
- Entity Type
- Co-operative bank