Case brief
RBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹13.30 lakh on Surat People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd., Surat. The penalty was for non-compliance with RBI directions on Board of Directors for UCBs.
Impact
The bank must absorb the monetary penalty; the release does not mention any operational restriction or licence impact. The order is without prejudice to any other action RBI may initiate, so further supervisory or enforcement action remains possible.
Why RBI acted
Regulatory basis
- Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949