April 1, 2025

Section 19 – Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

Business which the Bank may not transact Save as otherwise provided in sections 17, 18, [42] and 45, the Bank may not— (1)   engage in trade or otherwise have a direct interest in any commercial, industrial, or other undertaking except such interest as it may in any way acquire in the course of the satisfaction […]

Section 18A – Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

Validity of loan or advance not to be questioned Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any other law for the time being in force,— (a)   the validity of any loan or advance granted by the Bank in pursuance of the provisions of this Act shall not be called in question merely on the

Section 18 – Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

Power of direct discount [***] When, in the opinion of the [Bank] a special occasion has arisen making it necessary or expedient that action should be taken under this [section] for the purposes of regulating credit in the interests of Indian trade, commerce, industry and agricultural, the Bank may, notwithstanding any limitation contained in [***] section 17,— [(1)

Section 17 – Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

Business which the Bank may transact The Bank shall be authorised to carry on and transact the several kinds of business hereinafter specified, namely :— (1) the accepting of money on deposit without interest from, and the collection of money for the Central Government, the State Governments, [***] local authorities, banks and any other persons; [(1A)

Smart Cities Mission ( SCM) deadline ended on March 31, 2025

Smart Cities Mission ( SCM) deadline ended on March 31, 2025

It has been nearly 10 years since the government launched the Smart Cities Mission with the aim of improving the quality of life in 100 selected cities. Last year, the deadline for achieving this target was extended to March 31, 2025. Now, as that deadline ends, it turns out that only 18 of the 100

Section 13 – Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

Meetings of the Central Board (1) Meetings of the Central Board shall be convened by the Governor at least six times in each year and at least once in each quarter. (2) Any [four] Directors may require the Governor to convene a meeting of the Central Board at any time and the Governor shall forthwith convene

Section 12 – Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

Casual vacancies and absences (1) If the Governor or a Deputy Governor by infirmity or otherwise is rendered incapable of executing his duties or is absent on leave or otherwise in circumstances not involving the vacation of his appointment, the Central Government may, after consideration of the recommendations made by the Central Board in this