Course Objectives:
This course will enable the students to obtain knowledge about economic and commercial laws.
Course Outcomes (COs):
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Course Outcomes |
Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
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BCS 214 |
Economic and Commercial Laws
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CO 67:Discover the meaning of Foreign Exchange Management and Attributing the concept of Overseas Direct Investment and External Commercial Borrowings. CO 68:Determine the meaning and Nature of Foreign Direct Investment and its significance. CO 69:Familiarize with the Concept of SEZ and FCRA. CO 70:Interpret the importance of Law relating to Money Laundering, fugitive economic offenders and real estate transactions. CO 71:Explain the consumer protection act, legal metrology act and competition laws with learning their applicability. CO 72:Contribute effectively in course – specific interaction. |
Approach in teaching: Learning activities for the students: |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Class interaction, Presentation, Case study analysis, Open ended questions, think-pair-share, Socratic seminar |
Law relating Foreign Exchange Management : Introduction, Current and Capital Account Transactions, Liberalized Remittance Scheme, Acquisition & Transfer of Immovable Property in India, Export of Goods and Services, Realization and Repatriation of Foreign Exchange, Reserve Bank of India
Overseas Direct Investment : ODI Policy, Foreign currency remittances, Setting up of Subsidiary/Joint Venture/Branch Office abroad, Filing of Returns
External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) : Eligible Lender, Eligible Borrower, Parking of EBC, Filing of Returns
Automatic Route of FDI, Approval Route of FDI, Prohibited Sector, Permitted Sector, Foreign Portfolio Investments, Non-Debt Instrument Rules & Regulations, Filing of FCGPR form & other Returns
Foreign Trade Policy & Procedure: Focus of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), Legal Basis of the Foreign Trade Policy, Importer Exporter Code (IEC) Number, Status Holder, Imports and Export Policy, Deemed Exports, Trade Disputes, Various Schemes under Foreign Trade Policy & Procedure
Law relating to Special Economic Zones : Establishment of Special Economic Zones, Approval and Authorization to Operate SEZ, Setting up of Unit, Special Economic Zone Authority
Law relating to Foreign Contribution Regulation: Introduction and Objective, Eligible Contributor, Eligible, Registration, Offences and Penalties
Prevention of Money Laundering: Process of Money Laundering, Adjudication, Attachment and confiscation, Obligation of Banking Companies, Financial Institutions and Intermediaries, Problem and adverse effect of money laundering, Offence of money laundering, Enforcement Directorate, KYC & FIU
Law relating to Fugitive Economic Offenders: Declaration of fugitive economic offender and procedure therefore, Attachment of property, Powers of Director and other officers, Power of survey, Search and seizure, Declaration of fugitive economic offender
Law relating to Benami Transactions &Prohibition : Benami Property, Benami Transaction, Prohibition of Benami Transaction, Authority & Adjudication of Benami property
Real Estate Regulation and Development Law: Registration of Real Estate Project, Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Central Advisory Council, The Real Estate Appellate Tribunal, Offences, Penalties and Adjudication
Competition Law: Competition Policy, Anti-Competitive Agreements, Abuse of Dominant Position, Overview of Combination; Regulation of Combinations, Competition Advocacy, Competition Commission of India, Appellate Tribunal
Law relating to Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection in India, Rights of Consumers, Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum, Nature and Scope of Remedies, E-commerce & Direct Selling Guidelines
Legal Metrology: Standard weights and measures, Power of inspection, seizure, Declarations on prepackaged commodities, Offences and penalties.
Essential Readings:
Study Material Published by ICSI
Suggested Readings:
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