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The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002

Agreements with foreign countries

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

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

Section 56 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 deals with agreements with foreign countries. The Central Government may enter into an agreement with the Government of any country outside India for-- (a) enforcing the provisions of this Act; The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2005.

(1) The Central Government may enter into an agreement with the Government of any country outside India for--

(a) enforcing the provisions of this Act;

(b) exchange of information for the prevention of any offence under this Act or under the corresponding law in force in that country or investigation of cases relating to any offence under this Act,

and may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make such provisions as may be necessary for implementing the agreement.

(2) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that the application of this Chapter in relation to a contracting State with which reciprocal arrangements have been made, shall be subject to such conditions, exceptions or qualifications as are specified in the said notification.

Section 56, The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (Act 15 of 2003).

Questions about Section 56

What does Section 56 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act deal with?

Section 56 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act is headed "Agreements with foreign countries". The Central Government may enter into an agreement with the Government of any country outside India for-- (a) enforcing the provisions of this Act;

How do I find court cases under Section 56 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 56, section 56 Pmla, section 56 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 56 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act come into force?

Section 56 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, cited as Pmla 56, 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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