Government Securities Act, 2006 Explained

Short Title:The Government Securities Act, 2006
Long Title:An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Government securities and its management by the Reserve Bank of India and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Citation:Act No. 38 of 2006
Territorial Extent:Whole of India
Enacted By:Parliament of India
Date Enacted:30 August 2006
Date Commenced:1 December 2007
Related:Public Debt Act, 1944

Government Securities Regulations, 2007
Status:in force

The Government Securities Act, 2006 is a legislation of the Parliament of India, which aims to introduce various improvements in the government securities market and the management of government securities by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).[1]

History

The Public Debt Act, 1944 was an act of the Parliament of India which provided a legal framework for the issuance and servicing of government securities in India. It was considered outdated, and the Government Securities Act, 2006 was introduced to replace it.[2] The Act oversees government securities and their management by the RBI.[3] The second clause of Section 2 defines government securities as securities issued by the central or a state government for the purpose of raising a public loan.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Govt. Securities Act comes into force. 22 February 2015. The Hindu. 4 December 2007.
  2. Book: Raj Kapila. Uma Kapila . Economic Developments in India : Volume - 116 Analysis, Reports, Policy Documents. 2007. Academic Foundation. 978-81-7188-669-2. 115.
  3. Book: Raj Kapila. Uma Kapila. India's Banking and Financial Sector in the New Millennium. 2001. Academic Foundation. 978-81-7188-223-6. 97.
  4. Web site: Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956:Section 2. . https://archive.today/20150222121101/http://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/Acts/Securities%20Contracts%20%28Regulation%29%20Act,%201956/102120000000007938.htm . 2015-02-22 . dead .