Government Securities Act 2006 with Government Securities Regulations 2007 – Bare Act with Section Notes By Taxmann’s Editorial Board

Government Securities Act 2006 with Government Securities Regulations 2007 [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann is a comprehensive statutory reference that consolidates and presents the complete legislative and regulatory framework governing Government securities in India. The Act establishes the legal framework for the issuance, holding, transfer, nomination, pledging, vesting, discharge, and management of Government securities by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It functions as the principal legislation regulating sovereign borrowing instruments issued by the Central and State Governments, and provides the procedural and operational foundation for public debt management. This Edition integrates the amended text of the Act, relevant regulatory provisions, and structured section-wise notes that explain the statutory intent, scope, and practical operation of each provision.

This publication is particularly relevant for:

• Banking & Treasury Professionals (Public Debt Offices, SGL/CSGL operators, Primary Dealers)
• Commercial Banks & Financial Institutions dealing in G-Secs
• RBI Officials & Regulatory Officers
• Debt Market Intermediaries & Custodians
• Corporate Treasury & Institutional Investors
• Advocates & Litigation Practitioners handling title disputes, vesting orders, and pledge enforcement
• Compliance Officers & Risk Managers
• Law Students & Researchers specialising in banking, financial markets, and public debt law

The Present Publication is the 2026 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Government Securities Act [Act No. 38 of 2006] and Regulations, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Complete & Updated Statutory Text] Reproduces the full and amended text of the Government Securities Act, 2006, including amendments introduced by the Finance Act 2025
• [Integrated Government Securities Regulations 2007] Includes the entire regulatory framework framed by the RBI under Section 32, covering:
  • SGL/CSGL and Bond Ledger Accounts
  • Transfer procedures (Forms III, IV, V)
  • Nomination and cancellation (Forms VI & VII)
  • Duplicate issuance procedures
  • Pledge, hypothecation and lien mechanisms (Forms XIV–XVI)
• [Section-wise Notes & Analytical Comments] Each provision is supplemented with concise section notes explaining:
  • Applicability and scope
  • Legal consequences
  • Interaction with allied laws
  • Practical interpretation
  • Relevant judicial precedents
• [Detailed Coverage of Dematerialised and Electronic Holding] Comprehensive statutory treatment of:
  • Subsidiary General Ledger (SGL) Accounts
  • Constituents’ SGL (CSGL) Accounts
  • Bond Ledger Accounts
  • Electronic transfers and digital execution
  • Admissibility of computer print-outs and electronic evidence
• [Structured Forms & Prescribed Formats] Includes all statutory Forms (I to XVI) for:
  • Account opening
  • Transfers
  • Nomination
  • Pledge/Hypothecation/Lien
  • Duplicate issuance
  • Indemnity & Security Bonds
• [Coverage of Enforcement & Penalty Framework] Includes updated penalty provisions under Section 30 (post Jan Vishwas amendments), misuse of SGL facility (Section 27), inspection powers, and RBI’s regulatory authority
• [Public Debt Law Transition Framework] Includes statutory repeal and transition provisions, including:
  • Repeal of the Indian Securities Act 1920
  • Repeal of the Public Debt Act 1944 (via Finance Act 2025 extracts)
  • Continuity and savings provisions

The volume is arranged in the following sequence:

• Government Securities Act 2006 (Section-wise with Notes)
• Subject Index
• Government Securities Regulations 2007 (Chapter-wise)
• Prescribed Forms (I–XVI)
• Appendix – Finance Act, 2025 Extracts
• This structure allows:
  • Provision-to-regulation cross-referencing
  • Operational workflow alignment
  • Compliance-ready consultation