RBI extends the period of directions issued to Kolikata Mahila Co-operative Bank Limited, Kolkata to April 09, 2021



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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has further extended the period of directions issued to Kolikata Mahila Co-operative Bank Limited in Kolkata. These directions, initially imposed in July 2019, were last extended until January 9, 2021. The RBI has now prolonged them for another three months, until April 9, 2021, in the public interest. This extension does not signify the cancellation of the bank's licence; the bank will continue to operate under restrictions until its financial health improves.

Directions under Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) – Kolikata Mahila Co-operative Bank Limited, Kolkata - Extension of Period of Directions

Reserve Bank of India, in public interest, had issued Directions to Kolikata Mahila Co-operative Bank Limited, 8D Krishna Laha Lane, Kolkata - 700012, West Bengal in exercise of its powers vested in it under Sub-Section (1) of Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (AACS) from the close of business on July 09, 2019 as modified from time to time which was last extended upto January 09, 2021. Reserve Bank of India has now, in public interest, further extended the Directions for a period of three months from January 10, 2021 to April 09, 2021. A copy of the Directive is displayed at bank’s premises for perusal of the public.

The issue of the above Directions by Reserve Bank of India should not per se be construed as cancellation of banking licence. The bank will continue to undertake banking business with restrictions till its financial position improves. Reserve Bank of India may consider modifications of these Directions depending upon circumstances from time to time.

(Yogesh Dayal)     
Chief General Manager

FAQ :

The directions issued to Kolikata Mahila Co-operative Bank Limited have been extended until April 09, 2021.

The Reserve Bank of India has extended the directions in the public interest.

No, the issue of these directions should not be construed as a cancellation of the banking licence.

Yes, the bank will continue to undertake banking business with restrictions until its financial position improves.

The original directions were issued from the close of business on July 09, 2019.




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