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    Question

    Under Section 2(v)(i) of the Foreign Exchange Management

    Act, 1999, which of the following persons is EXCLUDED from the definition of "Person Resident in India" even if they have resided in India for more than 182 days during the preceding financial year?
    A A person residing in India who is a citizen of a foreign country Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A person who has come to India for taking up employment in India for an uncertain period Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A person who has gone out of India for carrying on business outside India for an uncertain period Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A person registered or incorporated in India under any law Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation:
    Section 2(v)(i) of FEMA, 1999 defines "person resident in India" as a person who has resided in India for more than  182 days  during the course of the preceding financial year. However, the provision contains a specific carve-out even if a person fulfills the 182-day threshold, they are  excluded  from the definition if they have gone out of India: ​

    • (a)  for or on taking up  employment outside India , or
    • (b)  for carrying on  outside India a business or vocation , or
    • (c)  for  any other purpose  in circumstances indicating intention to stay outside India for an  uncertain period

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