Section 3

High denomination bank notes to cease to be legal tender.

The High Denomination Bank Notes (Demonetisation) Act, 1978

  • Act 11 of 1978
  • Ministry of Finance
  • Department of Economic Affairs
About this Act

An Act to provide in the public interest for the demonetisation of certain high denomination bank notes and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

All sections
    On the expiry of the 16th day of January, 1978, all high denomination bank notes shall, notwithstanding anything contained in section 26 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (2 of 1934), cease to be legal tender in payment or on account at any place.

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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