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This discussion clarifies that Indian residents are prohibited by the FEMA Act, 1999 from purchasing lottery tickets outside India, even through foreign relatives. While transferring foreign receipts into an Indian bank account is generally permissible, the onus is on the individual to prove the legitimacy of the funds, especially concerning lottery winnings, as direct investment in foreign lotteries is restricted.

Rahul Sharma

Rahul Sharma (Querist)

05 April 2020 Dear All,

Can a person from India purchase lottery ticket (which are held in foreign) in foreign currency?

And if he win the same than can he transfer such winning in his Indian bank account?

Thanks & Regards
Rahul

c.bakshi

c.bakshi (Expert)

06 April 2020 a person being indian resident can transfer the money in indian bank account out of foriegn receipts but there is prohibition under the provision of FEMA act, 1999 to invest in lottery ticket outside india

Rahul Sharma

Rahul Sharma (Querist)

06 April 2020 Thank You for your valuable reply.

Let Indian citizen not buy lottery ticket directly but can he buy through his relative residing in foreign? Is it valid under F.E.M.A.?

c.bakshi

c.bakshi (Expert)

06 April 2020 onus is on the person who did it by using any channel. as i already clear it is prohibited under the act. however, he/she has to prove how he/she receive that money in india and on what account.

Rahul Sharma

Rahul Sharma (Querist)

07 April 2020 Thank You for your valuable reply.

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