Central Act
The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956
An Act to prevent undesirable transactions in securities by regulating the business of dealing therein, by providing for certain other matters connected therewith.
| Act number | 42 of 1956 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1956-09-04 |
| In force from | 1957-02-20 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Finance |
| Department | Department of Economic Affairs |
| Sections | 78 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 come into force?
It came into force on 1957-02-20, having been enacted on 1956-09-04.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs).
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