Section36AC
The Banking Regulation Act, 1949

Part IIA to override other laws

In force From 16 Mar 1949 Act 10 of 1949 As on 22 Oct 2026

Act 10 of 1949 Ministry Finance Enacted 10 Mar 1949 In force 16 Mar 1949

Section 36AC of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 deals with part IIA to override other laws. Any appointment or removal of a director, chief executive officer or other officer or employee in pursuance of section 36AA or section 36AB shall have effect notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), or any other law for the time being in force or in The Act came into force on 16 Mar 1949.

1[36AC. Part IIA to override other laws.--Any appointment or removal of a director, chief executive officer or other officer or employee in pursuance of section 36AA or section 36AB shall have effect notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), or any other law for the time being in force or in any contract or any other instrument.]

Section 36AC, The Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (Act 10 of 1949).

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Questions about Section 36AC

What does Section 36AC of the Banking Regulation Act deal with?

Section 36AC of the Banking Regulation Act is headed "Part IIA to override other laws". [36AC. Part IIA to override other laws.--Any appointment or removal of a director, chief executive officer or other officer or employee in pursuance of section 36AA or section 36AB shall have effect notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), or any oth

How do I find court cases under Section 36AC of the Banking Regulation Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Banking Regulation Act 1949 36AC, section 36AC Banking Regulation Act 1949, section 36AC of the Banking Regulation Act. People searching for it also type section 36ac of banking regulation act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 36AC of the Banking Regulation Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 36AA (Power of Reserve Bank to remove managerial and other persons from office), section 36AB (Power of Reserve Bank to appoint additional directors), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 36AC of the Banking Regulation Act come into force?

Section 36AC of the Banking Regulation Act, cited as Banking Regulation Act 1949 36AC, came into force on 16 Mar 1949, having been enacted on 10 Mar 1949. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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