On Monday, According to the RBI press release, RBI imposed monetary penalties on five Co-operative Banks for non-compliance with the directions issued by the RBI on “Know Your Customer Directions, 2016”.
These Co-operative Banks are:
#1. Manmandir Co-operative Bank (Maharashtra)
The RBI imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 3 lakh for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customers directions, 2016, and maintenance of deposit account-primary(urban) co-operative banks.
According to the Apex Bank, the co-operative bank failed to;
A. Conduct the annual review of inoperative/dormant accounts.
B. Conduct periodic reviews of risk categories of accounts
C. Ensure periodic updates of KYC for high-risk customers, as per the direction issued by RBI.
#2. Contai Co-operative Bank (West Bengal)
The RBI imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 1 lakh for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customers directions, 2016.
According to the Apex Bank, the co-operative bank failed to Conduct periodic reviews of risk categories of accounts
#3. Sarvodaya Co-operative Bank (Maharashtra)
The RBI imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 1 lakh for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customers directions, 2016, under the supervisory action framework.
According to Apex Bank, the co-operative bank failed to comply with the above direction while sanctioning a fresh loan.
#4. Sanmitra Sahakari Co-operative Bank (Maharashtra)
The RBI imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 3 lakh for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customers directions, 2016, and maintenance of deposit account-primary(urban) co-operative banks.
According to the Apex Bank, the co-operative bank had collected fixed penal charges for the shortfall in the maintenance of minimum account balance, instead of proportionate to the extent of shortfall.
These actions are based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and are not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction entered into by the company with its customers, RBI said in a statement.
The Banks are expected to adhere to the regulations and directions set forth by the RBI to ensure the banking system’s smooth functioning and protect customers’ interests.
For a comprehensive understanding of the RBI’s action, it is advisable to refer to the official website of RBI.
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