Fugitive Economic Offenders Act 2018 with Rules – Bare Act with Section Notes By Taxmann’s Editorial Board

Fugitive Economic Offenders Act 2018 with Rules [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann is an authoritative statutory compilation that presents India’s specialised legal framework for dealing with high-value economic offenders who evade criminal prosecution by remaining outside the jurisdiction of Indian courts. Enacted to preserve the sanctity of the rule of law and deter economic offenders from absconding, the Act empowers authorities to declare such individuals as fugitive economic offenders and confiscate their properties, both within India and abroad. The 2026 Edition presents the complete, updated text of the Act along with all Rules notified thereunder, supplemented by concise section-wise notes that clarify legislative intent, procedural mechanics, and operational implications. The law is updated as amended and applicable to date, ensuring full contemporaneity for professional and academic use.

This book is intended for the following audience:

• Advocates & Criminal Lawyers handling economic offences, money-laundering, extradition-related and cross-border asset cases
• Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants & Company Secretaries advising on fraud, benami transactions, insolvency, and regulatory exposure
• Enforcement Directorate, Investigating Agencies & Government Officers involved in attachment, confiscation, and prosecution proceedings
• Judges, Judicial Officers & Law Clerks requiring an accurate statutory reference
• Law Students & Academicians studying economic offences, financial crimes, and special criminal statutes
• Banks, Financial Institutions & Compliance Teams dealing with large-value defaults and fraud-related litigation

The Present Publication is the 2026 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act [Act No. 17 of 2018] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Complete & Updated Legal Text] Presents the verbatim and fully updated text of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act 2018, as in force, together with all allied Rules notified by the Central Government
• [Section-wise Notes] Each statutory provision is accompanied by brief, focused notes explaining scope, interpretation, and procedural relevance, enabling a clear understanding and practical application
• [Incorporation of Relevant Rules] Includes the full text of all Rules notified under the Act, namely:
  • Declaration of Fugitive Economic Offenders (Forms and Manner of Filing Application) Rules 2018
  • Fugitive Economic Offenders (Manner of Attachment of Property) Rules 2018
  • Fugitive Economic Offenders (Procedure for Conducting Search and Seizure) Rules 2018
  • Fugitive Economic Offenders (Manner and Conditions for Receipt and Management of Confiscated Properties) Rules 2018
  • Fugitive Economic Offenders (Procedure for Sending Letter of Request to Contracting State) Rules 2018
• [Procedural Forms & Prescribed Formats] Statutory forms, schedules, and prescribed formats are reproduced in full, ensuring operational completeness
• [Judicial References] Select and relevant case law references are included to highlight judicial interpretation and procedural application of the Act
• [Comprehensive Legislative Coverage] Covers the entire lifecycle of proceedings—from identification of fugitive economic offenders and attachment of property to confiscation, management of assets, and international enforcement
• [Detailed Subject Index] An exhaustive subject index facilitates quick navigation and efficient statutory research.

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Systematic Arrangement – The principal Act is presented first, followed by all allied Rules in logical sequence
• Section-wise Presentation – Each section is supported by concise explanatory notes for clarity and usability
• Integrated Forms & Schedules – Statutory forms and procedural schedules are placed alongside the relevant Rules
• Research-friendly Indexing – Detailed subject index and structured contents enable quick reference