The Reserve Bank of India has, from time to time, issued several instructions/ guidelines to co-operative banks, i.e., Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs), State Co-operative banks (StCBs) and District Central Co-operative banks (DCCBs), related to permission for place of business, change of name and scheduling, etc.

2. On a detailed review of the above guidelines/ instructions, it has been decided to issue a Master Direction containing consolidated and harmonized instructions applicable to all co-operative banks. The draft Master Direction in this regard is being issued today for stakeholder feedback.

Additional comments or any attachments may also be submitted by email at rlscooprrbdor@rbi.org.in.

Last date for submission of comments is August 25, 2025.

Draft Directions