TMB Bank's Penalty Reduced to ₹3.40 Crore by Appellate Tribunal
The Appellate Tribunal under SAFEMA has reduced TMB Bank's penalty from ₹17.00 crore to ₹3.40 crore. The bank is set to receive a refund of ₹13.60 crore. This order was received on July 16, 2026.
A reduction in penalty and a potential refund of ₹13.60 crore has a positive financial impact, though it is not a significant portion of the bank's overall financials.
The penalty amount has been significantly reduced, leading to a substantial refund for the bank, which is a positive financial development.
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited (TMB) has received an order from the Appellate Tribunal under SAFEMA, New Delhi, on July 16, 2026. This order pertains to an appeal filed against an order dated August 14, 2020, passed by the Special Director, Directorate of Enforcement, Government of India.
The tribunal has reduced the penalty amount previously imposed on the bank and its then Directors/Company Secretaries. The original penalty of ₹17.00 crores on the Bank has been reduced to ₹3.40 crores. The penalty on the then Directors/Company Secretaries has also been substantially reduced.
The bank had previously deposited the full penalty amount of ₹17.00 crores. With this reduction, an excess amount of ₹13.60 crores is now liable to be refunded to the bank. The bank is currently examining the order and will take appropriate steps as necessary.
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