Case brief
RBI imposed a Rs 50,000 penalty on Vishwakalyan Sahakara Bank Niyamit, Hubli, Karnataka. The bank had delayed submission of statutory returns to RBI.
Impact
The bank must absorb the monetary penalty and continue complying with RBI reporting requirements, including timely submission of statutory returns. RBI also noted that the penalty is without prejudice to any other action that may be initiated against the bank.
Why RBI acted
Regulatory basis
- Section 31 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
- Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949