RBI has issued Clarification regarding Shifting of Branches, Offices, Extension Counters within the same city, town or village by District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs). It has also issued Guidelines on Closure of Branches and Extension Counters by DCCBs
In a notification the RBI says “Pursuant to the amendment to the Banking Regulation Act District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) are permitted to open new place of business/install ATMs or shift the location of such offices only after obtaining prior approval of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).”
Accordingly, guidelines for opening of new places of business by District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) were issued through a Circular dated August 11, 2022, says RBI.
The RBI says that in this regard, it has been receiving references seeking clarifications on shifting of branches within the same locality and closure of un-remunerative branches by District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs).
On examination of the matter, it has been decided to issue requisites clarifications regarding Shifting of Branches/Offices/Extension Counters within the same city, town or village by DCCBs and Guidelines on Closure of Branches and Extension Counters by DCCBs, as enclosed in Annex – 1.
These guidelines will come into effect from the date of issue of this circular. This circular is applicable to all District Central Co-operative Banks.
One can access the Guidelines by clicking on the following links:
https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/NotificationUser.aspx?Id=12559&Mode=0