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National Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Pratapgarh (UP)

Co-operative bankPratapgarh, UP

The RBI action, regulatory basis, and operating impact linked to this entity.

Recorded RBI impact

Fine: Rs 10.0 L

Monetary penalty · Fresh imposition

S2

Published by RBI

2 May 2023

Case Brief

By an order dated April 27, 2023, RBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹10.00 lakh on National Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Pratapgarh (UP). The penalty was imposed because the bank contravened section 35A and section 36(1)(a) read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 by failing to comply with specific RBI directions. The inspection report found that the bank sanctioned fresh loans and advances despite directions under a Supervisory Action Framework to stop sanction and disbursal of such loans and advances. After considering the bank’s reply and oral submissions, RBI held the non-compliance substantiated and levied the penalty under section 47A(1)(c) read with section 46(4)(i) and section 56 of the Act.

Why RBI Acted

Lending normsReporting & disclosure

The bank was found to have contravened section 35A and section 36(1)(a) read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 by not adhering to specific RBI directions. The inspection report showed non-compliance with directions issued under a Supervisory Action Framework, including sanctioning fresh loans and advances despite instructions to stop such sanction/disbursal. RBI concluded the charge was substantiated and imposed a monetary penalty under section 47A(1)(c) read with section 46(4)(i) and section 56 of the Act.

Operating Impact

The bank must absorb the penalty and address the underlying compliance lapses, especially adherence to RBI directions on loan sanctioning and disbursal. The action does not itself impose a new business restriction, but it signals continued supervisory scrutiny over the bank’s lending practices and regulatory compliance.

Regulatory Basis

  • section 35A
  • section 36 (1) (a) read with section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
  • section 47 A (1) (c) read with section 46 (4) (i) and section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949

Action Facts

Primary Impact
Fine: Rs 10.0 L
Order Date
27 Apr 2023
Effective From
27 Apr 2023
Entities Affected
1
Entity Role
Primary
Entity Type
Co-operative bank