Central Act

The Public Debt Act, 1944

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Government securities and to the management by the Reserve Bank of India of the public debt of the Government.

Act number18 of 1944
Enacted1944-11-22
In force from1944-11-22
MinistryMinistry of Finance
DepartmentDepartment of Economic Affairs
Sections35
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When did the The Public Debt Act, 1944 come into force?

It came into force on 1944-11-22, having been enacted on 1944-11-22.

Which ministry administers it?

The Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs).

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