Section49B
The Banking Regulation Act, 1949

Change of name by a banking company

In force From 16 Mar 1949 Act 10 of 1949 As on 28 Oct 2026

Act 10 of 1949 Ministry Finance Enacted 10 Mar 1949 In force 16 Mar 1949 Cited by 1 provision

Section 49B of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 deals with change of name by a banking company. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 21 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), the Central Government shall not signify its approval to the change of name of any banking company unless the Reserve Bank certifies in writing that it has no objection to such change.] The Act came into force on 16 Mar 1949.

1[49B. Change of name by a banking company.--Notwithstanding anything contained in section 21 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), the Central Government shall not signify its approval to the change of name of any banking company unless the Reserve Bank certifies in writing that it has no objection to such change.]

Section 49B, The Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (Act 10 of 1949).

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Questions about Section 49B

What does Section 49B of the Banking Regulation Act deal with?

Section 49B of the Banking Regulation Act is headed "Change of name by a banking company". [49B. Change of name by a banking company.--Notwithstanding anything contained in section 21 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), the Central Government shall not signify its approval to the change of name of any banking company unless the Reserve Bank certifies in writing that it has no objectio

How do I find court cases under Section 49B of the Banking Regulation Act?

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What should I read with Section 49B of the Banking Regulation Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 49B of the Banking Regulation Act come into force?

Section 49B of the Banking Regulation Act, cited as Banking Regulation Act 1949 49B, 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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