Central Act
The Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988
An Act to prohibit benami transactions and the right to recover property held benami and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
| Act number | 45 of 1988 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1988-09-05 |
| In force from | 1988-05-19 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Finance |
| Department | Department of Revenue |
| Sections | 75 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 come into force?
It came into force on 1988-05-19, having been enacted on 1988-09-05.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue).
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