Central Government notfies the dealers in precious metals, precious stones as "persons carrying on designated businesses or professions"



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The Central Government has officially classified dealers of precious metals and stones as 'persons carrying on designated businesses or professions'. This change, implemented under the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002, specifically applies when these dealers engage in cash transactions of Rupees ten lakhs or more, whether in a single transaction or multiple linked operations.

The Central Government has notified that the dealers in precious metals and precious stones will be referred to as "persons carrying on designated businesses or professions". Read the official announcement below:

NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 28th December, 2020

G.S.R. 799(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (iv) of clause (sa) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002 (15 of 2003), the Central Government hereby notifies the dealers in precious metals, precious stones as persons carrying on designated businesses or professions – if they engage in any cash transactions with a customer equal to or above Rupees ten lakhs, carried out in a single operation or in several operations that appear to be linked.

Precious Metals Dealers Now  Designated Businesses  Under New Rules

[F. No. P-12011/14/2020-ES Cell-DOR]
ARVIND SARAN, Director

FAQ :

They are now referred to as 'persons carrying on designated businesses or professions'.

This notification has been issued under the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002.

The designation applies if they engage in cash transactions with a customer equal to or above Rupees ten lakhs, carried out in a single operation or in several operations that appear to be linked.

The threshold is Rupees ten lakhs.

The notification was issued on the 28th of December, 2020.




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