15 December 2013
It is a body corporate incorporated through a special legislation called Unit Trust of India Act, 1963. . Pl refer the heading of the Act -
ACT NO. 52 OF 1963 [ 30th December, 1963].
"An Act to provide for the establishment of a Corporation with a view to encouraging saving and investment and participation in the income, profits and gains accruing to the Corporation from the acquisition, holding, management and disposal of securities."