Bad news for depositors! RBI restricts operations of this bank, caps withdrawals at ₹35,000
India TV NewsRBI alert: The Reserve Bank of India issued a notice restricting the operations of Sri Gururaghavendra Sahakara Bank Niyamitha bank and has put curbs on cash withdrawals for the account holders of the bank. In its notice issued under the provisions of section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the RBI has said, “As from the close of business on January 10, 2020, the bank shall not, without prior approval of the RBI in writing, grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment, incur any liability.” RBI in its notice said a sum not exceeding Rs 35,000 of the total balance in every savings bank or current account or any other deposit account will only be allowed to be withdrawn. RBI has also restricted the bank from borrowing funds, accept fresh deposits, disbursing any payment whether in discharge of its liabilities and obligations or otherwise, enter into any compromise or arrangement and sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of its properties or assets except as notified in the RBI directions dated January 2, 2020. The bank will continue to undertake banking business with restrictions till its financial position improves.” Meanwhile, the co-operative bank, which has 10 branches, sent out a message to its customers and shareholders asking them to not to panic over RBI directions.