Case brief
RBI cancelled the licence of Shri Anand Co-operative Bank Ltd., Chinchwad, Pune. The bank must stop banking business, and liquidation/winding-up proceedings are to be initiated.
Impact
The bank can no longer conduct banking business and must cease accepting or repaying deposits. Depositors will have their claims addressed through liquidation and DICGC insurance, subject to the statutory ceiling of ₹5,00,000 per depositor. RBI has also sought winding-up action and appointment of a liquidator.
Why RBI acted
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
- Section 22(3)(a) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
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