Liberalisation of provisions

 

A.P. (DIR Series) (2002-2003) Circular No. 104, Dated 31-5-2003

Attention of authorised dealers is invited to our A.P. (DIR Series) Circulars listed below, announcing certain liberalised facilities in Capital Account transactions for a period upto June 30, 2003, subject to review.

Sr. No.

A.P. (DIR Series)

Date

Subject

 

Circular No.

 

 

1.

66

13-1-2003

Overseas Investments - By Corporates, Individuals and Mutual Funds

2.

67

13-1-2003

Facilities to NRIs/PIOs and Foreign Nationals

3.

68

13-1-2003

Acquisition of foreign securities by Resident individuals under ESOP Scheme

4.

69

13-1-2003

Retention of Proceeds of ADRs/GDRs abroad

5.

70

13-1-2003

External Commercial Borrowings - Parking of funds abroad

6.

71

13-1-2003

Acquisition of immovable property outside India - Branches/trading offices overseas

7.

78

14-2-2003

EEFC Account Scheme - Extension of trade related loans/ advances to overseas importers

2.         It has now been decided to extend these facilities beyond June 30, 2003 till further notice.

3.         Necessary amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management Regulations, 2000 are being issued separately.

4.         Authorised dealers may bring the contents of this circular to the notice of their constituents concerned.

5.         The directions contained in this circular have been issued under section 10(4) and section 11(1) of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999).