The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 45 IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has rejected on February 29, 2000 the application for Certificate of Registration submitted by Ahmedabad Leasing & Finance Ltd., having its Registered Office at 101, Shreeji Complex, Ellise Bridge, Ahmedabad.

As such, the above company cannot transact the business of a non-banking financial institution as defined in Clause (a) of Section 45 IA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.