Central Act

The State Bank of India Act, 1955

An Act to constitute a State Bank for India, to transfer to it the undertaking of the Imperial Bank of India and to provide for other matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Act number23 of 1955
Enacted1955-05-08
In force from1955-07-01
MinistryMinistry of Finance
DepartmentDepartment of Financial Services
Sections69
Schedules10
Section text heldRegistry entry; certified PDF held

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When did the The State Bank of India Act, 1955 come into force?

It came into force on 1955-07-01, having been enacted on 1955-05-08.

Which ministry administers it?

The Ministry of Finance (Department of Financial Services).

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