Central Act

The Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970

An Act to provide for the acquisition and transfer of the undertakings of certain banking companies, having regard to their size, resources, coverage and organisation, in order to control the heights of the economy and to meet progressively, and serve better, the needs of development of the economy in conformity with national policy and objectives and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Act number5 of 1970
Enacted1970-03-31
In force from1969-07-19
MinistryMinistry of Finance
DepartmentDepartment of Financial Services
Sections29
Schedules6
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When did the The Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970 come into force?

It came into force on 1969-07-19, having been enacted on 1970-03-31.

Which ministry administers it?

The Ministry of Finance (Department of Financial Services).

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