Maha govt will explore option of PMC bank merger: CM

October 19, 2019 19:14

The Maharashtra government will explore possibility of merging crisis-hit Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank with other bank, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has said.

Assuaging concerns of depositors facing hardships due to restrictions on withdrawal of funds from the scam-hit bank, the chief minister said that money of account-holders would remain safe.

The alleged scam to the tune of Rs 4,355 crore scam at the bank is attributed to loans given to realty firm HDIL, which were allegedly hidden from regulators' scrutiny, turning non-performing assets.

"Unfortunately, a revival package for PMC bank is not in jurisdiction of the state government, but with the RBI. But, the state government can facilitate merger of the bank with other bank. I have already spoken to the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister on this issue. I will again peruse the matter after polls," Fadnavis said in an interaction with selct journalists as the campaign for the October 21 polls winds up at 6 pm on Saturday.

When asked about the steps taken by the BJP-Shiv Sena government in the bank scam, Fadnavis said accused have been arrested and their assets seized.

"Depending on the provisions of the Depositors Act the state or the Central government can auction the assets (of the accused) and pay depositors," he said, adding that the process may take time.

Investigators have so far arrested five persons, including promoters of HDIL and top executives of the bank, in connection with the alleged scam. -- PTI

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