WB-based United Cooperative Bank will continue to be under radar of RBI

RBI has recently issued a direction suggesting that West Bengal-based United Co-operative Bank Limited will continue to be under its close watch. From July 18, 2018, the cooperative bank had been directed to follow RBI’s direction in the case of operations.

In 2018, RBI has directed the cooperative bank to grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment, incur any liability including the borrowing of funds, etc., only after approval from RBI. “Reserve Bank of India has now, in public interest, further extended the directions for a period of two months from April 19, 2021 to June 18, 2021,” RBI said.

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 18, 2018, the restrictions were imposed by RBI. This direction was modified from time to time which was last extended up to April 18, 2021. RBI stated that the details of this direction is displayed at the bank’s premises.

The bank will continue to undertake banking business with restrictions till its financial position improves. RBI may consider modifications of these directions depending upon circumstances from time to time.