eCourtsIndia
IndiaCode Laws
Section36
The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002

Distribution of business amongst Benches

In force From 01 Jul 2005 Act 15 of 2003 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 15 of 2003 Ministry Finance Enacted 17 Jan 2003 In force 01 Jul 2005 Instruments 1

Section 36 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 deals with distribution of business amongst Benches. Where any Benches are constituted, the [Chairman] may, from time to time, by notification, make provisions as to the distribution of the business of the Appellate Tribunal amongst the Benches and also provide for the matters which may be dealt with by each Bench. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2005.

Where any Benches are constituted, the 1[Chairman] may, from time to time, by notification, make provisions as to the distribution of the business of the Appellate Tribunal amongst the Benches and also provide for the matters which may be dealt with by each Bench.

Section 36, The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (Act 15 of 2003).

Made under this section, and citing it

1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 36

What does Section 36 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act deal with?

Section 36 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act is headed "Distribution of business amongst Benches". Where any Benches are constituted, the [Chairman] may, from time to time, by notification, make provisions as to the distribution of the business of the Appellate Tribunal amongst the Benches and also provide for the matters which may be dealt with by each Bench.

How do I find court cases under Section 36 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering 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: Pmla 36, section 36 Pmla, section 36 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering 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 36 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, and has it changed?

One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently The Prevention of Money-laundering(The Manner of Forwarding a Copy of the Order of Retention of Seized Property along with the Material to the Adjudicating Authority and the Period of its Retention) Rules, 2005 (2005).

When did Section 36 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act come into force?

Section 36 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, cited as Pmla 36, came into force on 01 Jul 2005, having been enacted on 17 Jan 2003. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 18 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.