Whistle Blower's Corner

The Bank has provided Whistle Blower Form as part of its Whistle Blower Mechanism, to enable reporting of bona fide concerns relating to suspected unethical conduct, fraud, or violations of applicable laws, regulations, or internal policies within the Bank.

Whistle blower as given above includes any person in employment of the Bank or director or any other person/entity that the Bank through its Audit Committee of Board may wish to extend this definition to; reporting a protected disclosure’ under this Policy. It will also include a supplier, vendor, service provider who in good faith raises a genuine concern or report incidence of any activity by the bank or its employee or director that may constitute an event of concern as given under (k) of Whistle blower Policy.

Disclosures may be addressed to the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) or the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board (ACB), as appropriate. All disclosures received through the Whistle Blower Form shall be examined strictly in accordance with the Bank’s approved Whistle Blower Policy and applicable regulatory guidelines. Additionally, link to Whistle Blower Policy has also been provided, which outlines the procedures for submitting and handling such grievances.

The identity of the whistle blower shall be kept confidential and protected as per extant guidelines. The mechanism, however should not be misused to settle personal grudges & grievances.