Section 64

Books to be kept by insurers established outside India.

The Insurance Act, 1938

  • Act 4 of 1938
  • Ministry of Finance
  • Department of Financial Services
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the business of insurance.

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    Every insurer, having his principal place of business or domicile outside 1[India]., Shall keep at his principal office in 1[India]. such books of account, registers and documents as will enable the accounts, statements and abstracts which he is required under this Act to furnish to the 2[Authority] in respect of the insurance business transacted by him, in India to be compiled and, if necessary, checked by the 2[Authority] 3[and shall furnish to the 2[Authority] on or before the last day of January in every calendar year a certificate from an auditor to the effect that the said books of account, register and documents are being kept as required at the principal office of the insurer in India].

Notes

1. Subs. by Act 62 of 1956, s. 2 and the Schedule, for "the States" (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).
2. Subs. by Act 41 of 1999, s. 30 and the First Schedule, for "Controller" (w.e.f. 19-4-2000).
3. Added by Act 47 of 1950, s. 44 (w.e.f. 1-6-1950).

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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