Under the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002, an "overseas principal" manages a payment system:
The Explanation to section 2(1)(rc) describes the overseas principal as residing or incorporated outside India and owning, controlling or managing the system's activities in…
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Under the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002, an "overseas principal" manages a payment system:
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The Explanation to section 2(1)(rc) describes the overseas principal as residing or incorporated outside India and owning, controlling or managing the system's activities in India "directly or indirectly". Indirect control from abroad is enough; no Indian agent or bank account is required.