Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services, concerns the supersession of a previous notification related to insurance. It pertains to the exercise of powers conferred by specific sections of the Insurance Act of 1938 and other related acts. The notification was issued on February 2, 2017.
Key Points / Main Content:
Supersession of Previous Notification:
The notification supersedes the Government of India, Ministry of Finance notification number G.S.R. 546(E), dated 19th September, 1956.
Authority:
The powers exercised are conferred by clauses (a) and (zc) of section 48 of the Insurance Act, 1938 (4 of 1939).
Additionally, section 110A of the Insurance Act, 1938 (4 of 1939), and section 31A of the Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956 (31 of 1956) are relevant.
Reference is also made to section 27 of the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972 (57 of 1972).
Impact Analysis:
Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services
Impact: Issuance of notification and changes to policy.
Action Required: Ensure compliance with new notification.
Insurance Companies and Corporations:
Impact: Implementation of the changes due to the supersession of the previous notification.
Action Required: Adapt internal processes and policies to align with the new notification.
General Public/Policyholders:
Impact: Potential indirect impact due to changes in insurance company policies and procedures.
Action Required: Stay informed about any changes in insurance policies or services.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Finance: The Union Government ministry concerned with finance and economy of India.
Department of Financial Services: A department under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
New Delhi: The capital of India.
MAGHA 13, 1938: Date according to the Saka calendar.
Reserve Bank of India: The central bank of India, also known as RBI.
G.S.R. 85E: A notification number.
Insurance Act, 1938: An act related to insurance.
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India: An insurance regulatory body in India.