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AD Banks Can Now Approve Remittances from Liquidated Companies

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Issued by RBI: 31 May 2007  ·  Decoded by BankPulse: 21 Jun 2026, 04:00 IST
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Quick answerRBI has delegated powers to AD Category-I banks to permit remittances from assets of Indian companies under liquidation, subject to court/liquidator orders and tax compliance, replacing prior RBI approval.

What changed

Previously, remittances from assets of Indian companies under liquidation required prior RBI approval. Now, AD Category-I banks can directly permit such remittances under the Companies Act, 1956, following a court or liquidator order and tax clearance.

What it means for you

This simplifies the liquidation process for banks and companies by reducing RBI involvement. Banks must verify compliance with court orders, tax clearance, and auditor certificates ensuring all Indian liabilities are paid or provided for, and that winding-up is lawful.

What you must do

Who it affects

AD Category-I banks, Indian companies under liquidation, Liquidators and official liquidators, Income Tax authorities

What documents must a company submit for remittance under this circular?

The applicant must provide a no-objection or tax clearance certificate from Income Tax, an auditor's certificate confirming all Indian liabilities are paid or adequately provided for, and an auditor's certificate that winding-up complies with the Companies Act, 1956. For voluntary winding-up, an additional auditor's certificate is needed stating no pending legal proceedings.

Does this circular apply to all types of winding-up?

Yes, it applies to both court-ordered winding-up and voluntary winding-up, subject to the conditions mentioned, including compliance with any court or liquidator order.

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