Section 4, Forfeited Deposits Act, 1850 [S11-A8Q]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 25 November 1851 by S.O. 2908(E) [N11-7SR].
4. Registration of financials institution.—(1) Every financial institution shall, within seven days from the commencement of this Act or, where such person begins the business of a financial institution after such commencement, within seven days from the date of such beginning, make an application for registration to the Reserve Bank in Form B, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees. (2) The Reserve Bank shall, on being satisfied that the application is in order, register the applicant and issue a certificate of registration in such form as may be prescribed. (3) No financial institution shall carry on the business of a financial institution unless registered under this section.
Defined terms in this text (2)
financial institution: Section 2, Forfeited Deposits Act, 1850 [S11A6B] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "financial institution" means a financial institution as defined in clause (c) of section 45-I of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (2 of 1934)
financial institution: 25 more definitions.
Reserve Bank: Section 2, Forfeited Deposits Act, 1850 [S11A6B] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Reserve Bank" means the Reserve Bank of India constituted under section 3 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (2 of 1934)
Reserve Bank: 24 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (0)
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Cited by (2)
Section 19, Forfeited Deposits Act, 1850 [S11-AQC], 17 November 1850, Band A. "section 4".
Section 24, Forfeited Deposits Act, 1850 [S11-AWT], 17 November 1850, Band A. "section 4".
Not held (0)
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Duties published under this section (1)
D10-0YN. Every financial institution: Apply for registration to the Reserve Bank in Form B, fee two thousand rupees; seven days from the commencement of the Act, or from beginning the activity; Form B. Published by Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance (synthetic record).