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The Mahabaleshwar Urban Co-operative Bank Limited

Co-operative bankMahabaleshwar, Maharashtra

The RBI action, regulatory basis, and operating impact linked to this entity.

Recorded RBI impact

Fine: Rs 2.00 L

Monetary penalty · Fresh imposition

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Published by RBI

10 Aug 2023

Case Brief

The Reserve Bank of India imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.00 lakh on The Mahabaleshwar Urban Co-operative Bank Limited., Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra, by order dated August 02, 2023. RBI said the bank contravened Section 20A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, along with RBI directions under the Supervisory Action Framework, and directions on Maintenance of Deposit Accounts and KYC. The inspection found that the bank granted interest relief in an account of its ex-director, sanctioned fresh loans and renewed CC limits despite SAF restrictions, and did not carry out annual review of inoperative accounts or periodic review of customer risk categorisation. RBI imposed the penalty after considering the bank’s reply and oral submissions.

Why RBI Acted

Lending normsCustomer protectionKYC / AMLGovernance oversight

RBI’s inspection found that the bank granted interest relief in a loan account of its ex-director, sanctioned fresh loans and renewed CC limits of borrowers despite SAF restrictions, and failed to conduct annual review of inoperative accounts and periodic review of customers’ risk categorisation. RBI concluded these contraventions of statutory provisions and RBI directions were substantiated and imposed a monetary penalty under Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

Operating Impact

The bank must absorb the monetary penalty and continue complying with RBI’s SAF restrictions, deposit-account maintenance norms, and KYC / risk-review requirements. The order does not state a suspension or cancellation, but it signals continued supervisory scrutiny over lending, account monitoring, and compliance processes.

Regulatory Basis

  • Section 20A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
  • Section 47 A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949

Action Facts

Primary Impact
Fine: Rs 2.00 L
Order Date
2 Aug 2023
Effective From
2 Aug 2023
Entities Affected
1
Entity Role
Primary
Entity Type
Co-operative bank