Case brief
RBI placed Nagar Sahakari Bank Ltd., Etawah under fresh Section 35A directions. The bank faces broad operating restrictions and a ₹10,000 withdrawal cap for depositors.
Impact
The bank must operate under tight RBI-imposed restrictions for six months, limiting lending, deposit-taking, payments, asset disposals, and other liabilities unless RBI approves otherwise. Depositors are affected by a ₹10,000 withdrawal cap per account, though eligible depositors may also access DICGC insurance claims up to ₹5 lakh subject to verification and willingness submission. The bank’s management must comply with the specified conditions and wait for RBI review before restrictions can be modified.
Why RBI acted
Regulatory basis
- Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies)
- DICGC Act, 1961