This discussion examines the applicability of Section 269SS to Nidhi Companies, particularly concerning transactions limited to their members. Despite Nidhi companies being exempt from RBI registration and operating similarly to mutual associations, the consensus is that Section 269SS does apply. This is primarily due to an RBI circular (DNBR (PD) CC.No.086/03.10.001/2016-17) and the fact that Nidhi companies do not fall under any exceptions to this section.
06 February 2020
Nidhi company is exempted from registration with RBI. Then how these directions apply to a Nidhi Company. More over it is similar to a Mutual Association.