Case brief
RBI imposed a ₹1 lakh monetary penalty on Shri Ganesh Sahakari Bank Limited, Nashik, for regulatory non-compliance. The lapses related to unclaimed deposits and KYC compliance.
Impact
The bank must absorb the monetary penalty and ensure future compliance with statutory provisions and RBI KYC directions. No direct operational restriction is imposed by this order, but RBI may initiate further action if similar deficiencies continue.
Why RBI acted
Regulatory basis
- Section 26A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
- Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the BR Act