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U.P. Postal Primary Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow

Co-operative bankLucknow, Uttar Pradesh

A source-linked record of 3 RBI actions, their timing, severity, and recurring regulatory themes.

At a Glance

Total actions
3
Total penalties
Rs 9.00 L
Latest action
29 Aug 2024

Enforcement Fingerprint

3 actions across 2 years.

PenaltyRestrictionLicence actionLiftedOther

Action Mix

Monetary penalty3

Lifecycle Mix

Fresh imposition3

Severity Mix

S2 Moderate2
S1 Low1

Source-linked record

Action History

3 linked actions

2024

1

Case brief

RBI imposed a ₹3 lakh monetary penalty on U. P. Postal Primary Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow. The bank was found non-compliant with RBI's Supervisory Action Framework directions.

Impact

The bank must absorb the penalty and remain compliant with the underlying RBI directions going forward. The release does not describe a business restriction or operational ban, but it signals continued supervisory scrutiny and the possibility of further RBI action if non-compliance persists.

Why RBI acted

Lending normsFair practicesReporting & disclosure

Regulatory basis

  • section 47A(1)(c) read with sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the BR Act

2019

2

Case brief

RBI imposed a penalty of Rs 1 lakh on U.P. Postal Primary Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow. The penalty was for shifting a branch without prior RBI approval.

Impact

The bank must absorb the monetary penalty, and the release serves as a compliance signal that branch shifts require prior RBI approval. No operational restriction is described, but the bank is expected to correct its internal approval and governance processes to avoid similar penalties in future.

Why RBI acted

Licensing breachReporting & disclosure

Regulatory basis

  • Section 47A(1)(c)
  • Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies)

Case brief

RBI imposed a ₹5 lakh penalty on U.P. Postal Primary Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow for multiple compliance breaches. The violations covered prudential norms, KYC/AML, directors’ interference, and statutory reporting requirements.

Impact

The bank must absorb the monetary penalty and address the cited compliance weaknesses. The action does not impose a new operating restriction, but it signals continued regulatory scrutiny over governance, prudential controls, KYC/AML, and statutory reporting compliance.

Why RBI acted

Lending normsGovernance oversightKYC / AMLReporting & disclosure

Regulatory basis

  • Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Co-operative Societies)
  • Section 29 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS)