Ms. Prabha, a classical dancer of Bharatnatyam, wants to go to the USA for a performance. In this connection she requires foreign exchange drawal of…

CA Intermediate · Corporate and Other Laws · MTP · May 2024
Ms. Prabha, a classical dancer of Bharatnatyam, wants to go to the USA for a performance. In this connection she requires foreign exchange drawal of US$ 50,000. Explain Ms. Prabha, the provision of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, in respect of permission required for such drawal of foreign exchange.

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According to the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with respective Rules and Schedule, foreign exchange drawals for cultural tours require prior permission/approval of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (Department of Education and Culture) irrespective of the amount of foreign exchange required. Therefore, in the given case, Ms. Prabha is required to seek permission of the said Ministry of the Government of India.

Topics: The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999

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