Power to remove difficulties
Section 55A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 deals with power to remove difficulties. If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order, as occasion requires, do anything (not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act) which appears to it to be necessary for the purpose of removing the difficulty: Provided that no such po The Act came into force on 16 Mar 1949.
1[55A. Power to remove difficulties.--If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order, as occasion requires, do anything (not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act) which appears to it to be necessary for the purpose of removing the difficulty:
Provided that no such power shall be exercised after the expiry of a period of three years from the commencement of section 20 of the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 1968 (58 of 1968).]
Section 55A, The Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (Act 10 of 1949).
Questions about Section 55A
What does Section 55A of the Banking Regulation Act deal with?
Section 55A of the Banking Regulation Act is headed "Power to remove difficulties". [55A. Power to remove difficulties.--If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order, as occasion requires, do anything (not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act) which appears to it to be necessary for the purpose of removing the
How do I find court cases under Section 55A of the Banking Regulation Act?
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When did Section 55A of the Banking Regulation Act come into force?
Section 55A of the Banking Regulation Act, cited as Banking Regulation Act 1949 55A, 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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