Question : CLOSURE OF COOPERATIVE BANKS

(a) whether the Government are aware of the increasing number of incidents of the scams and closure of cooperative banks ;

(b) if so, the details thereof during the last three years including the current year, State-wise ;

(c) the details of criminal cases and action taken against the officials of these co-operative banks ;

(d) whether the R.B.I, have issued any` notice regarding the irregularities committed in these banks ;

(e) if so, the details thereof; and

(f) the steps taken by the Government in this regard ?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI S.S.PALANIMANICKAM)

(a) : Yes, Sir.

(b)to (f) : The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House to the extent possible.