The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday canceled the license of Karnataka-based Mahalaxmi Cooperative Bank.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday canceled the license of Karnataka-based Mahalaxmi Co-operative Bank, Dharwad (Mahalaxmi Cooperative Bank, Dharwad). RBI has directed the co-operative bank to function only as a non-banking institution. The banking regulator said, RBI has canceled the banking license dated March 23, 1994 given to Mahalaxmi Cooperative Bank Dharwad.
The cancellation of the license will be effective from the close of business on June 27, 2023, said a release. Mahalaxmi Co-operative Ltd., Dharwad, Karnataka has been ordered under Section 5(b) of the Banking Regulation Act to cease conducting banking business, including accepting deposits from non-members, with immediate effect, RBI said. Is.
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