Section 20

Power of Central Government to amend Schedule.

The Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018

  • Act 17 of 2018
  • Ministry of Finance
  • Department of Economic Affairs
About this Act

An Act to provide for measures to deter fugitive economic offenders from evading the process of law in India by staying outside the jurisdiction of Indian courts, to preserve the sanctity of the rule of law in India and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

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    (1) The Central Government may, having regard to the objects of this Act, and if it considers necessary or expedient so to do, by notification add to, or as the case may be, omit from the Schedule any offences specified therein.
     (2) Every such notification shall, as soon as after it is issued, be laid before each House of Parliament.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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