September 13, 2026

Section 45M – Banking Regulation Act: Special Provisions for Banking Companies Working Under Schemes of Arrangement at the Commencement of the Amendment Act

Banking Regulation Act, 1949 — back to Table of Contents

Section 45M. Special provisions for banking companies working under schemes of arrangement at the commencement of the Amendment Act

Where a compromise or arrangement sanctioned for a banking company under section 391 of the Companies Act, 1956, was already being carried out when the Banking Companies (Amendment) Act, 1953 commenced, the High Court may, on the banking company’s application:

(a) excuse any delay in carrying out the provisions of the compromise or arrangement; or

(b) allow the banking company to settle its list of debtors under section 45D, in which case that section applies, so far as possible, as if the sanctioning order were a winding-up order.

Note: Part IIIA was inserted by the Banking Companies (Amendment) Act, 1953.