What FEMA stands for ?
Foreign Exchange Management Act
When was FEMA came into force ? Date, Month, and Year
1st day of June , 2000
FEMA replaced which act ?
FERA ( Foreign Exchange Regulation Act)
Why was FERA replaced ?
Because it didn’t comply with the post liberalisation policies of government
What is the main change brought in FEMA compared to FERA ?
It made all the criminal offences as Civil offences
All the transactions must be carried out through ?
Authorised Persons
What is the main objective of FEMA ?
To help facilitate external trade and payments in India
What is the penalty for violation of FEMA act ?
2 lakhs , an additional penalty of 5000 per day of contravention