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The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002

Inter-ministerial Co-ordination Committee

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 72A of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 deals with inter-ministerial Co-ordination Committee. ministerial Co-ordination Committee.--The Central Government may, by notification, constitute an Inter-ministerial Co-ordination Committee for inter-departmental and inter-agency coordination for the following purposes, namely: (a) operational co-operation between the Government, law enforcement age The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2005.

1[72A. Inter-ministerial Co-ordination Committee.--The Central Government may, by notification, constitute an Inter-ministerial Co-ordination Committee for inter-departmental and inter-agency coordination for the following purposes, namely:

(a) operational co-operation between the Government, law enforcement agencies, the Financial Intelligence Unit, India and the regulators or supervisors;

(b) policy co-operation and co-ordination across all relevant or competent authorities;

(c) such consultation among the concerned authorities, the financial sector and other sectors, as are appropriate, and are related to anti money-laundering or countering the financing of terrorism laws, regulations and guidelines;

(d) development and implementing policies on anti money-laundering or countering the financing of terrorism; and

(e) any other matter as the Central Government may, by notification, specify in this behalf.]

Section 72A, The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (Act 15 of 2003).

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Questions about Section 72A

What does Section 72A of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act deal with?

Section 72A of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act is headed "Inter-ministerial Co-ordination Committee". [72A. Inter-ministerial Co-ordination Committee.--The Central Government may, by notification, constitute an Inter-ministerial Co-ordination Committee for inter-departmental and inter-agency coordination for the following purposes, namely: (a) operational co-operation between the Government, law enf

How do I find court cases under Section 72A 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 72A, section 72A Pmla, section 72A 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 72A of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, and has it changed?

The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently Constitution of an Inter-ministerial Co-ordination Committee. (2019).

When did Section 72A of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act come into force?

Section 72A of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, cited as Pmla 72A, 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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