Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, amends a previous notification regarding the designation of Special Courts under the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002. It was published on March 27, 2017, and it alters the designated courts for specific states. The changes relate to the courts of session for Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Sikkim.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendments to Special Court Designations:
* The notification amends the designated Special Courts for the trial of offences under Section 4 of the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002.
* The changes are made to the table within notification S.O. 372(E), dated February 5, 2016.
Specific Changes:
* Andhra Pradesh: The Court of Metropolitan Sessions Judge, Visakhapatnam is designated. The divisions include Krishna, Guntur, Prakasam, West Godavari, Chittoor, Anantapur, Kadapa, Kurnool, Nellore, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, and East Godavari, and Metropolitan Sessions Divisions of Visakhapatnam and Krishna District.
* Chhattisgarh: The Court of IVth Additional District Judge, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, is designated for the entire state.
* Sikkim: The Court of District and Sessions Judge East at Gangtok is designated for the entire state.
Impact Analysis:
State Governments of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Sikkim:
Impact: The notification impacts the jurisdiction of courts within these states concerning cases under the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002.
Action Required: Ensure that relevant authorities are informed of the changes in court designations and adjust case referrals accordingly.
Courts of Session (Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Sikkim):
Impact: The courts' responsibilities will change based on their new designations as Special Courts under the Act.
Action Required: Prepare for potential changes in caseloads and ensure that the courts are equipped to handle cases related to money laundering.
Central Government (Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue):
Impact: The notification alters previously published information.
Action Required: Maintain updated records of court designations.
Individuals and Entities Involved in Money Laundering Cases:
Impact: The notification affects where their cases will be tried.
Action Required: Be aware of the designated courts in relevant jurisdictions.
Key Entities Referenced
Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002: A law enacted by the Indian Parliament to prevent money laundering and to provide for confiscation of property derived from, or involved in, money laundering.
Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue: A department of the Government of India responsible for matters concerning revenue, taxation, and financial legislation.
S.O. 372E: An earlier notification published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, dated 5th February, 2016, which is being amended by the current notification.
New Delhi: The capital of India where the notification was issued.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India for which a Court of Metropolitan Sessions is designated as Special Court.
Chhattisgarh: A state in India for which the Court of IVth Additional District Judge, Raipur, Chhattisgarh is designated as Special Court.
Sikkim: A state in India for which the Court of District and Sessions Judge East at Gangtok is designated as Special Court.
Santosh Kumar: Under Secretary, signing the notification.
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MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Revenue)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 27th March, 2017
S.O. 966(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 43 of the Prevention of
Money-laundering Act, 2002 (15 of 2003) and in consultation with the Chief Justices of the respective High Courts,
the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India,
Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) number S.O. 372(E), dated the 5th February, 2016, namely :—
In the Table to the said notification, for serial numbers 1, 5 and 23 and the entries relating thereto, the
following serial numbers and entries shall respectively be substituted, namely :—
TABLE
S. No. State or Union Court of Session designated Area specified for trial of offence punishable
territory as Special Court under the under section 4 of the Prevention of Money-
Prevention of Money - laundering Act, 2002
laundering Act, 2002
(1) (2) (3) (4)
“1. Andhra Pradesh Court of Metropolitan Sessions Divisions of Krishna, Guntur,
Sessions Judge, Prakasam, West Godavari, Chittoor, Anantapur,
Visakhapatnam Kadapa, Kurnool, Nellore, Visakhapatnam,
Vizianagaram, Srikakulam and East Godavari
and Metropolitan Sessions Divisions of
Visakhapatnam and Krishna District.
5. Chhattisgarh Court of IVth Additional Entire State of Chhattisgarh.
District Judge, Raipur,
Chhattisgarh
23. Sikkim Court of District and Entire State of Sikkim.”
Sessions Judge (East) at
Gangtok
[F. No. C-18015/3/2013-Ad.ED]
SANTOSH KUMAR, Under Secy.
Note: The principal notification was published vide number S.O. 372(E), dated the 5th February, 2016.
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