Power to suspend operation of Act
Section 4 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 deals with power to suspend operation of Act. The Central Government, if on a representation made by the Reserve Bank in this behalf is satisfied that it is expedient so to do, may by notification in the Official Gazette, suspend for such period, not exceeding sixty days, as may be specified in the notification, the operation of all or any of t The Act came into force on 16 Mar 1949.
(1) The Central Government, if on a representation made by the Reserve Bank in this behalf is satisfied that it is expedient so to do, may by notification in the Official Gazette, suspend for such period, not exceeding sixty days, as may be specified in the notification, the operation of all or any of the provisions of this Act, either generally or in relation to any specified banking company.
(2) In a case of special emergency, the Governor of the Reserve Bank, or in his absence a Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank nominated by him in this behalf may, by order in writing, exercise the powers of the Central Government under sub-section (1) so however that the period of suspension shall not exceed thirty days, and where the Governor or the Deputy Governor, as the case may be, does so, he shall report the matter to the Central Government forthwith, and the order shall, as soon as may be, be published in the Gazette of India.
(3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, extend from time to time the period of any suspension ordered under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) for such period, not exceeding sixty days at any one time, as it thinks fit so however that the total period does not exceed one year.
(4) A copy of any notification issued under sub-section (3) shall be laid on the table of 1[Parliament] as soon as may be after it is issued.
Section 4, The Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (Act 10 of 1949).
Questions about Section 4
What does Section 4 of the Banking Regulation Act deal with?
Section 4 of the Banking Regulation Act is headed "Power to suspend operation of Act". The Central Government, if on a representation made by the Reserve Bank in this behalf is satisfied that it is expedient so to do, may by notification in the Official Gazette, suspend for such period, not exceeding sixty days, as may be specified in the notification, the operation of all or any of t
How do I find court cases under Section 4 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 4, section 4 Banking Regulation Act 1949, section 4 of the Banking Regulation Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 4 of the Banking Regulation Act come into force?
Section 4 of the Banking Regulation Act, cited as Banking Regulation Act 1949 4, 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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