Functions of the National Board for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NBMSME)

The National Board for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NBMSME) is a statutory body established under the MSMED Act, 2006, first notified on May 15, 2007. It consists of 47 members including the Chairman (ex-officio Minister in charge of MSME), Vice Chairman, Member Secretary, and other representatives from Central Ministries, State Governments, industry associations, trade…

Effects of Registration of Charge in India and procedural framework

The registration of a charge under the Companies Act, 2013 ensures legal validity and priority of lenders’ rights over a company’s assets. The process involves board approvals, proper documentation, filing with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), and issuance of a certificate of registration. Step-by-Step Procedure  1. Pass a Board Resolution * Convene a board meeting…

Acceptability of a certified copy of a document of title to immoveable property in India

In India, a certified copy of a document of title to immoveable property is generally acceptable as legal evidence when the original is lost or unavailable, provided it is issued by the concerned Sub-Registrar’s Office and follows the legal process under the Registration Act, 1908 Legal Basis for Acceptability A certified copy of title documents—including…

RBI’s Banking Ombudsman: Appointment, Offices, and the Centralized Grievance Hub

In India’s dynamic financial landscape, trust remains the cornerstone of banking. To safeguard this trust and strengthen customer protection, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has established the **Banking Ombudsman framework**—an institutional mechanism to resolve complaints fairly, quickly, and transparently. Appointment of the Banking Ombudsman The Banking Ombudsman is a senior official appointed by the…