BANKING AFFAIRS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who regulates the functioning of District Cooperative Banks in India?
A
State Government
B
RBI
C
State Cooperative Banks
D
None
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Reserve Bank regulates the banking functions of StCBs/DCCBs/UCBs under the provisions of Sections 22 and 23 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Cooperative Societies (AACS).

Detailed explanation-2: -For commencing banking business, a primary (urban) cooperative bank, as in the case of commercial bank, is required to obtain a licence from the Reserve Bank of India, under the provisions of Section 22 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (As Applicable to Cooperative Societies).

Detailed explanation-3: -NABARD is entrusted with the responsibility for conduct of statutory inspections of State Cooperative Banks, District Central Cooperative Banks and Regional Rural Banks under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949/(AACS). The regulatory powers continue to be vested with the Reserve Bank of India.

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