Case brief
RBI imposed a penalty of Rs 3 lakh on The Harij Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Harij, Patan, Gujarat. The action followed findings of violations in gold loan instructions and KYC/AML compliance.
Impact
The bank must absorb the Rs 3 lakh penalty; the release does not mention any operating restriction, cancellation, or suspension. No direct restrictions on customers or counterparties are stated beyond the compliance findings that led to the penalty.
Why RBI acted
Regulatory basis
- Section 47A (1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies)
- Section 36 (1) of the B R Act, 1949 (AACS)