Section 35A: [ Supersession of Board of Directors in certain cases. - (1) [Where the Central Government, on the recommendation of the Reserve Bank and in consultation with the State Bank] [New section inserted by Act 30 of 2007 (w.e.f. 18.6.2007).], is satisfied that in the public interest or for preventing the affairs of a subsidiary bank being conducted in a manner detrimental to the interest, of the depositors or the subsidiary bank or for securing the proper management of the subsidiary bank, it is necessary so to do, [the Central Government may] [Substituted by Act 17 of 2011.], for reasons to be recorded in writing, by order, supersede the Board of Directors of the subsidiary bank for a period not exceeding six months as may be specified in the order:

Q: What does Section 35A of The State Bank of India (Subsidiary Banks) Act, 1959 (TSBISBA) deal with?

Section 35A TSBISBA pertains to "[ Supersession of Board of Directors in certain cases. - (1) [Where the Central Government, on the recommendation of the Reserve Bank and in consultation with the State Bank] [New section inserted by Act 30 of 2007 (w.e.f. 18.6.2007).], is satisfied that in the public interest or for preventing the affairs of a subsidiary bank being conducted in a manner detrimental to the interest, of the depositors or the subsidiary bank or for securing the proper management of the subsidiary bank, it is necessary so to do, [the Central Government may] [Substituted by Act 17 of 2011.], for reasons to be recorded in writing, by order, supersede the Board of Directors of the subsidiary bank for a period not exceeding six months as may be specified in the order:". It is part of the The State Bank of India (Subsidiary Banks) Act, 1959, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 35A of The State Bank of India (Subsidiary Banks) Act, 1959 (TSBISBA) governs [ Supersession of Board of Directors in certain cases. - (1) [Where the Central Government, on the recommendation of the Reserve Bank and in consultation with the State Bank] [New section inserted by Act 30 of 2007 (w.e.f. 18.6.2007).], is satisfied that in the public interest or for preventing the affairs of a subsidiary bank being conducted in a manner detrimental to the interest, of the depositors or the subsidiary bank or for securing the proper management of the subsidiary bank, it is necessary so to do, [the Central Government may] [Substituted by Act 17 of 2011.], for reasons to be recorded in writing, by order, supersede the Board of Directors of the subsidiary bank for a period not exceeding six months as may be specified in the order:. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 35A TSBISBA still in force?

Yes, Section 35A of the The State Bank of India (Subsidiary Banks) Act, 1959 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 35A TSBISBA?

धारा 35A TSBISBA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 35A of the The State Bank of India (Subsidiary Banks) Act, 1959. Section 35A of The State Bank of India (Subsidiary Banks) Act, 1959 (TSBISBA) governs [ Supersession of Board of Directors in certain cases. - (1) [Where the Central Government, on the recommendation of the Reserve Bank and in consultation with the State Bank] [New section inserted by Act 30 of 2007 (w.e.f. 18.6.2007).], is satisfied that in the public interest or for preventing the affairs of a subsidiary bank being conducted in a manner detrimental to the interest, of the depositors or the subsidiary bank or for securing the proper management of the subsidiary bank, it is necessary so to do, [the Central Government may] [Substituted by Act 17 of 2011.], for reasons to be recorded in writing, by order, supersede the Board of Directors of the subsidiary bank for a period not exceeding six months as may be specified in the order:. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 35A TSBISBA?

Dhara 35A TSBISBA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 35A of the The State Bank of India (Subsidiary Banks) Act, 1959. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 35A of The State Bank of India (Subsidiary Banks) Act, 1959 (TSBISBA) governs [ Supersession of Board of Directors in certain cases. - (1) [Where the Central Government, on the recommendation of the Reserve Bank and in consultation with the State Bank] [New section inserted by Act 30 of 2007 (w.e.f. 18.6.2007).], is satisfied that in the public interest or for preventing the affairs of a subsidiary bank being conducted in a manner detrimental to the interest, of the depositors or the subsidiary bank or for securing the proper management of the subsidiary bank, it is necessary so to do, [the Central Government may] [Substituted by Act 17 of 2011.], for reasons to be recorded in writing, by order, supersede the Board of Directors of the subsidiary bank for a period not exceeding six months as may be specified in the order:. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 35A of The State Bank of India (Subsidiary Banks) Act, 1959?

Cite as: "Section 35A, The State Bank of India (Subsidiary Banks) Act, 1959 (TSBISBA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The State Bank of India (Subsidiary Banks) Act, 1959, § 35A (India).

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Provided that the period of supersession of the Board of Directors may be extended from time to time, so, however, that the total period shall not exceed twelve months.

(2)

[The Central Government in consultation with the Reserve Bank may] [Substituted by Act 17 of 2011.], on supersession of the Board of Directors of the subsidiary bank under sub-section (1), appoint, for such period as it may determine, an Administrator (not being an officer of the Central Government or a State Government) who has experience in law, finance, banking, economics or accountancy.

(3)

[The Central Government] [Substituted by Act 17 of 2011.] may issue such directions to the Administrator as it may deem appropriate and the Administrator shall be bound to follow such directions.

(4)

Upon making the order of supersession of the Board of Directors of the subsidiary bank, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act,-

(a) the chairman, managing director and other directors shall, as from the date of supersession, vacate their offices as such;

(b) all the powers, functions and duties which may, by or under this Act, or any other law for the time being in force, be exercised and discharged by or on behalf of the Board of Directors of such subsidiary bank, or by a resolution passed in general meeting of the subsidiary bank, shall, until the Board of Directors of the subsidiary bank is reconstituted, be exercised and discharged by the Administrator appointed by [the Central Government] [Substituted by Act 17 of 2011.] under sub-section (2):

(5)

[The Central Government in consultation with the Reserve Bank may] [Substituted by Act 17 of 2011.] constitute a committee of three or more persons who have experience in law, finance, banking, economics or accountancy to assist the Administrator in the discharge of his duties.

(6)

The committee referred to in sub-section (5) shall meet at such times and places and observe such rules of procedure as may be specified by [the Central Government] [Substituted by Act 17 of 2011.].

(7)

The salary and allowances payable to the Administrator and the members of the Committee constituted under sub-section (5) by [the Central Government] [Substituted by Act 17 of 2011.] shall be such as may be specified by the Reserve Bank and be payable by the concerned subsidiary bank.

(8)

On and before the expiration of two months before expiry of the period of supersession of the Board of Directors as specified in the order issued under sub-section (1), the Administrator of the subsidiary bank, shall call the general meeting of the subsidiary bank to elect new directors and reconstitute its Board of Directors.

(9)

Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law or in any contract, the memorandum or articles of association, no person shall be entitled to claim any compensation for the loss or termination of his office.

(10)

The Administrator appointed under sub-section (2) shall vacate office immediately after the Board of Directors of the subsidiary bank has been reconstituted]

[Substituted by Act 56 of 1962, Section 3, for the proviso.]