Case brief
RBI imposed a penalty of Rs 8 lakh on Shri Kanyaka Nagari Sahakari Bank Ltd., Chandrapur, Maharashtra. The action was for non-compliance with RBI directions on advances to builders/contractors.
Impact
The bank must absorb the monetary penalty and remain subject to RBI supervision. The order does not describe any immediate operational restriction on customers, but RBI notes 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