Case brief
RBI imposed a penalty of Rs 2.50 lakh on Shree Bharat Co-operative Bank Ltd., Vadodara, Gujarat for regulatory non-compliance. The issues related to internal audit, NPA identification/classification, and KYC-related risk review.
Impact
The bank must absorb the monetary penalty and remain subject to RBI supervision; the order does not by itself impose an operational restriction on business. RBI also noted that the penalty is without prejudice to any other action that may be initiated against the bank.
Why RBI acted
Regulatory basis
- Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949