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The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002

Power of Central Government to issue directions, etc

In force From 01 Jul 2005 Act 15 of 2003 As on 17 Oct 2026

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

Section 52 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 deals with power of Central Government to issue directions, etc. The Central Government may, from time to time, issue such orders, instructions and directions to the authorities as it may deem fit for the proper administration of this Act and such authorities and all other persons employed in execution of this Act shall observe and follow such orders, instruction The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2005.

The Central Government may, from time to time, issue such orders, instructions and directions to the authorities as it may deem fit for the proper administration of this Act and such authorities and all other persons employed in execution of this Act shall observe and follow such orders, instructions and directions of the Central Government:

Provided that no such orders, instructions or directions shall be issued so as to--

(a) require any authority to decide a particular case in a particular manner; or

(b) interfere with the discretion of the Adjudicating Authority in exercise of his functions.

Section 52, The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (Act 15 of 2003).

Questions about Section 52

What does Section 52 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act deal with?

Section 52 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act is headed "Power of Central Government to issue directions, etc". The Central Government may, from time to time, issue such orders, instructions and directions to the authorities as it may deem fit for the proper administration of this Act and such authorities and all other persons employed in execution of this Act shall observe and follow such orders, instruction

How do I find court cases under Section 52 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 52, section 52 Pmla, section 52 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.

When did Section 52 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act come into force?

Section 52 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, cited as Pmla 52, 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.

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