Central Act

The Forward Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1952

An Act to provide for the regulation of certain matters relating to forward contracts, the prohibition of options in goods and for matters connected therewith.

Act number74 of 1952
Enacted1952-12-26
In force from1953-08-24
MinistryMinistry of Finance
DepartmentDepartment of Economic Affairs
Sections43
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When did the The Forward Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1952 come into force?

It came into force on 1953-08-24, having been enacted on 1952-12-26.

Which ministry administers it?

The Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs).

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