Directions Under Section 35A Read with Section 56 of Banking Regulation Act - Motiram Agrawal Jalna Merchants Cooperative Bank Limited
Summary
RBI has issued binding Directions to Motiram Agrawal Jalna Merchants Cooperative Bank Limited, Jalna, effective April 10, 2026, restricting the bank from granting loans, making investments, incurring liabilities, accepting fresh deposits, disbursing payments, or disposing of assets without prior RBI approval. The Directions were imposed due to a shortfall in liquid assets after engagement with the bank's Board and Senior Management failed to produce adequate remedial measures. Depositors are entitled to insurance claims from DICGC up to Rs 5 lakh per depositor.
What changed
RBI has issued Directions under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, to Motiram Agrawal Jalna Merchants Cooperative Bank Limited, Jalna, effective from close of business on April 10, 2026. The Directions prohibit the bank from granting or renewing loans and advances, making investments, incurring liabilities including borrowings and acceptance of fresh deposits, disbursing payments, entering into compromises, or selling/transferring assets without prior RBI written approval. No withdrawals are permitted from depositor accounts. These restrictions stem from the bank's failure to address a liquidity shortfall despite regulatory engagement.
Affected parties include the cooperative bank, its depositors, and borrowers. The bank will continue limited banking operations for essential expenses such as employee salaries, rent, and electricity. Eligible depositors can claim deposit insurance from DICGC up to Rs 5 lakh per depositor. The Directions remain in force for six months from April 10, 2026, and are subject to modification based on the bank's financial recovery. The bank is not a candidate for license cancellation solely due to these Directions.
What to do next
- Bank must not grant or renew loans, make investments, or accept fresh deposits without prior RBI approval
- Bank must not disburse payments or dispose of assets without RBI authorization
- Depositors may submit willingness for DICGC deposit insurance claims up to Rs 5 lakh
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| Directions under Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Motiram Agrawal Jalna Merchants Co-operative Bank Limited, Jalna | |
| | It is hereby notified for information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide Directive Ref. No. NGP.DOS.SED 2.No.S12/15-04-339/2026-2027 dated April 10, 2026, has issued certain Directions to Motiram Agrawal Jalna Merchants Cooperative Bank Limited, Jalna (“the bank”) whereby, as from the close of business on April 10, 2026, the bank shall not, without prior approval of RBI in writing, grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment, incur any liability including borrowal of funds and acceptance of fresh deposits, disburse or agree to disburse 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 Direction dated April 10, 2026, a copy of which has been directed to be displayed on the bank's website / premises for perusal by interested members of the public. Considering the bank's present liquidity position, no amount from the total balance across all savings bank or current accounts or any other account of a depositor, may be allowed to be withdrawn, but are allowed to set off loans against deposits subject to the conditions stated in the above RBI Directions. The bank may incur expenditure in respect of certain essential items such as salaries of employees, rent, electricity bills, etc., as specified in the said Directions.
The aforesaid Directions have been imposed on the bank on account of shortfall in liquid assets. RBI has in the recent past engaged with the Board and Senior Management of the bank for improvement in its functioning. However, lack of concrete efforts taken by the bank to address the liquidity issue and to protect the interest of depositors of the bank, necessitated issuance of these Directions.
The eligible depositors would be entitled to receive deposit insurance claim amount of their deposits upto a monetary ceiling of ₹5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh only) in the same capacity and in the same right, from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC), as applicable under the provisions of the DICGC Act, 1961, based on submission of willingness by the depositors concerned and after due verification. The depositors may contact the bank officials for further information. Details may also be accessed on the DICGC website: www.dicgc.org.in.
The issue of the above Directions by the RBI should not per se be construed as cancellation of the banking license by RBI. The bank will continue to undertake banking business subject to restrictions specified in the said Directions till its financial position improves. The RBI continues to monitor the position of the bank and will take necessary actions including modifications of these Directions, as warranted, depending upon circumstances and in the interest of the depositors.
These Directions shall remain in force for a period of six months from the close of business on April 10, 2026 and are subject to review.
(Brij Raj)
Chief General Manager
Press Release: 2026-2027/71 | | It is hereby notified for information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide Directive Ref. No. NGP.DOS.SED 2.No.S12/15-04-339/2026-2027 dated April 10, 2026, has issued certain Directions to Motiram Agrawal Jalna Merchants Cooperative Bank Limited, Jalna (“the bank”) whereby, as from the close of business on April 10, 2026, the bank shall not, without prior approval of RBI in writing, grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment, incur any liability including borrowal of funds and acceptance of fresh deposits, disburse or agree to disburse 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 Direction dated April 10, 2026, a copy of which has been directed to be displayed on the bank's website / premises for perusal by interested members of the public. Considering the bank's present liquidity position, no amount from the total balance across all savings bank or current accounts or any other account of a depositor, may be allowed to be withdrawn, but are allowed to set off loans against deposits subject to the conditions stated in the above RBI Directions. The bank may incur expenditure in respect of certain essential items such as salaries of employees, rent, electricity bills, etc., as specified in the said Directions.
The aforesaid Directions have been imposed on the bank on account of shortfall in liquid assets. RBI has in the recent past engaged with the Board and Senior Management of the bank for improvement in its functioning. However, lack of concrete efforts taken by the bank to address the liquidity issue and to protect the interest of depositors of the bank, necessitated issuance of these Directions.
The eligible depositors would be entitled to receive deposit insurance claim amount of their deposits upto a monetary ceiling of ₹5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh only) in the same capacity and in the same right, from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC), as applicable under the provisions of the DICGC Act, 1961, based on submission of willingness by the depositors concerned and after due verification. The depositors may contact the bank officials for further information. Details may also be accessed on the DICGC website: www.dicgc.org.in.
The issue of the above Directions by the RBI should not per se be construed as cancellation of the banking license by RBI. The bank will continue to undertake banking business subject to restrictions specified in the said Directions till its financial position improves. The RBI continues to monitor the position of the bank and will take necessary actions including modifications of these Directions, as warranted, depending upon circumstances and in the interest of the depositors.
These Directions shall remain in force for a period of six months from the close of business on April 10, 2026 and are subject to review.
(Brij Raj)
Chief General Manager
Press Release: 2026-2027/71 |
| It is hereby notified for information of the public that in exercise of powers vested in it under sub section (1) of Section 35 A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide Directive Ref. No. NGP.DOS.SED 2.No.S12/15-04-339/2026-2027 dated April 10, 2026, has issued certain Directions to Motiram Agrawal Jalna Merchants Cooperative Bank Limited, Jalna (“the bank”) whereby, as from the close of business on April 10, 2026, the bank shall not, without prior approval of RBI in writing, grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment, incur any liability including borrowal of funds and acceptance of fresh deposits, disburse or agree to disburse 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 Direction dated April 10, 2026, a copy of which has been directed to be displayed on the bank's website / premises for perusal by interested members of the public. Considering the bank's present liquidity position, no amount from the total balance across all savings bank or current accounts or any other account of a depositor, may be allowed to be withdrawn, but are allowed to set off loans against deposits subject to the conditions stated in the above RBI Directions. The bank may incur expenditure in respect of certain essential items such as salaries of employees, rent, electricity bills, etc., as specified in the said Directions.
The aforesaid Directions have been imposed on the bank on account of shortfall in liquid assets. RBI has in the recent past engaged with the Board and Senior Management of the bank for improvement in its functioning. However, lack of concrete efforts taken by the bank to address the liquidity issue and to protect the interest of depositors of the bank, necessitated issuance of these Directions.
The eligible depositors would be entitled to receive deposit insurance claim amount of their deposits upto a monetary ceiling of ₹5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh only) in the same capacity and in the same right, from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC), as applicable under the provisions of the DICGC Act, 1961, based on submission of willingness by the depositors concerned and after due verification. The depositors may contact the bank officials for further information. Details may also be accessed on the DICGC website: www.dicgc.org.in.
The issue of the above Directions by the RBI should not per se be construed as cancellation of the banking license by RBI. The bank will continue to undertake banking business subject to restrictions specified in the said Directions till its financial position improves. The RBI continues to monitor the position of the bank and will take necessary actions including modifications of these Directions, as warranted, depending upon circumstances and in the interest of the depositors.
These Directions shall remain in force for a period of six months from the close of business on April 10, 2026 and are subject to review.
(Brij Raj)
Chief General Manager
Press Release: 2026-2027/71 | |
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