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 August 6, 1999 the application for certificate of registration submitted by the financial company M/s. Rapti Leasing Ltd., 36, Kings Road, Howrah-700 001, West Bengal.

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