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Case study 1
1.1 (c) 1100 Square feet
Reason
Section 2(k) of RERA provides the definition of Carpet Area. It means the net usable floor area
of an apartment, excluding the area covered by the external walls, areas under services shafts,
exclusive balcony or verandah area and exclusive open terrace area, but includes the area
covered by the internal partition walls of the apartment.
Calculation: 1200 Sq Ft – [3% of 1200 =36 External wall + 24 Sq Ft of Balcony + 40 Sq Ft of
open terrace]
=1200 – [36+24+40]
=1200 – [100]
=1100 Sq Ft.
1.2 (c) Any transaction in any high-value exports or remittances
Reason
The explanation attached to Section 12AA(4) of the PML Act provides the meaning of ‘Specified
transaction’. It states that ‘Specified transaction’ means-
(a) any withdrawal or deposit in cash, exceeding such amount;
(b) any transaction in foreign exchange, exceeding such amount;
(c) any transaction in any high value imports or remittances;
(d) such other transaction or class of transactions, in the interest of revenue or where there
is a high risk or money-laundering or terrorist financing,
as may be prescribed.
Thus, as per the definition of ‘specified transaction’, among the four options given I the above
MCQ, the options (c) which states that ‘Any transaction in any high-value exports or
remittances’ do not come, since in the explanation the words used are ‘any transaction in any
high value imports or remittances’.
1.3 (a) Valid, because Mr. Mishra is a member of the association, and notice can be served through
the post
Reason
“As per sub-section 1 to section 25 of the Prohibition of Benami Property Transaction Act 1988,
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3.1 (b) The show-cause notice can be addressed to the principal officer or any other member
Reason
As per section 25 (2) of the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988, any notice
referred to in sub-section (1) may be addressed to the principal officer or any member thereof,
in the case of any other association or body of individuals.
3.2 (d) all i, ii, and iii
Reason
Power to impose a lesser penalty is provided with CCI under section 46 of the Competition Act,
2002. Section 46 has four provisos, the first three of them are relevant here.
Provided that lesser penalty shall not be imposed by the Commission in cases where the report
of investigation directed under section 26 has been received before making of such disclosure.
Provided further that lesser penalty shall be imposed by the Commission only in respect of a
producer, seller, distributor, trader or service provider included in the cartel, who has made the
full, true and vital disclosures under this section.
Provided also that lesser penalty shall not be imposed by the Commission if the person making
the disclosure does not continue to cooperate with the Commission till the completion of the
proceedings before the Commission.
3.3 (c) Special Court or Judicial Magistrate or a Metropolitan Magistrate; 24 hours excluding the time
necessary for the journey from the place of arrest to Special court or court of Judicial Magistrate
or Metropolitan Magistrate
Reason
As per section 19 (3) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002, every person arrested
under sub-section (1) shall, within twenty-four hours, be taken to a Special Court or Judicial
Magistrate or a Metropolitan Magistrate, as the case may be, having jurisdiction:
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4.1 (d) The allottees have the right to claim a refund whereas Mr. Lal has no right to raise any objection
against the same.
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5.1 (d) Mr. Aditya Chopra will need RBI approval for remittance beyond USD 250,000.
Reason
Para 1(viii) of Schedule III of FEM (Current Account Transactions) Rules, 2000 provides that
individuals can avail of foreign exchange facility for the studies abroad within the limits of USD
250000. Any additional remittance in excess limit for the aforesaid purpose shall require prior
approval of the RBI.
5.2 (c) Prior approval of RBI is required as the commission exceeds the limit of five percent.
Reason
Para 2 Schedule III of FEM (Current Account Transactions) Rules, 2000 provides that certain
remittance by persons other than individuals shall require prior approval of the RBI. Its sub-
para (ii) provides that the Commission, per transaction, to agents abroad for sale of residential
flats or commercial plots in India exceeding USD 250000 or 5% of the inward remittance,
whichever is more, require prior approval of RBI.
5.3 (d) The cultural group will require prior permission from the Central Government.
Reason
Schedule II of FEM (Current Account Transactions) Rules, 2000 provides the list of transactions
which require prior approval of the Central Government. S. No. 1 of this Schedule states that
for Cultural Tours, the approval of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (Dept. of
Education and Culture) is required.
5.4 (b) The rental income can be freely repatriated outside India subject to payment of applicable taxes.
Reason
Para 3(f) of Schedule I of Foreign Exchange Management (Deposit) Regulations, 2016 provides
that Current income in India due to the account holder, subject to payment of applicable taxes
in India.