BANKING AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -UCBs are primarily registered as cooperative societies under the provisions of either the State Cooperative Societies Act of the State concerned or the Multi State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 if the area of operation of the bank extends beyond the boundaries of one state.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under the provisions of Section 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Cooperative Societies), primary (urban) cooperative banks are required to obtain permission from the Reserve Bank of India for opening branches.

Detailed explanation-3: -A co-operative bank is a small-sized, financial entity, where its members are the owners and customers of the Bank. They are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and are registered under the States Cooperative Societies Act.

Detailed explanation-4: -Primary Agricultural Credit Society and cooperative land mortgage banks are excluded from the Act.