Case brief
RBI imposed a Rs 3.50 lakh penalty on Nagrik Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Raipur for regulatory non-compliance. The bank exceeded loan and inter-bank exposure limits.
Impact
The bank must absorb the penalty and remain subject to RBI supervision; the release also makes clear that the penalty is without prejudice to any other action RBI may initiate. There is no stated withdrawal or operational restriction beyond the fine.
Why RBI acted
Regulatory basis
- section 47A(1)(c) read with sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949