Case brief
RBI has imposed a ₹5 lakh penalty on The Raj Laxmi Mahila Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Jaipur. The bank was found non-compliant with RBI’s SAF directions on reducing single exposure limits for fresh loans and advances.
Impact
The bank must bear the monetary penalty and remain compliant with RBI’s SAF directions going forward. The action does not itself invalidate customer transactions, but RBI may initiate other proceedings if warranted.
Why RBI acted
Regulatory basis
- section 47A(1)(c) read with sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the BR Act