HC moved for allowing co-op banks to exchange Rs 500, Rs 1000

Image
Press Trust of India Kochi
Last Updated : Nov 14 2016 | 9:13 PM IST
The Kerala High Court today directed the central government to inform its stand regarding permitting primary cooperative banks to exchange or receive for deposit defunct Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes.
The court gave the direction during the hearing of a petition filed by Kallettumkara Service Cooperative Bank seeking permission for primary cooperative banks also to carry out the exchange process in the wake of demonetisation of high denomination currency notes.
The petitioner bank contended that they should be allowed to do the process as they were also functioning under the provisions of Banking Regulation Act.
Directing the Central Government to clarify its stand on the issue, Justice P B Suresh Kumar posted the to November 16 for further hearing.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Nov 14 2016 | 9:13 PM IST

Next Story