BANKING COMPANIES ACT, 1991 (XIV OF 1991)
Section—37
Bangladesh
Bank, whether is not entitled to publish the statement regarding the position
of dues of an account—holder as on 31 St December, 1990, which is the last day
of 2nd half of the year, 1990.
Held—The
argument that since the Banking Companies Act, 1991, came into force on 24th
February, 1991, the Bangladesh Bank is not entitled to publish the statement
regarding the position of outstanding dues of an account—holder as on 31st
December, 1990, has no substance, as section 37, without putting any time
limit, has clearly empowered the Bangladesh Bank to publish any such
information obtained by it in a consolidated form in the public interest.
M/s. Paul
and Co. Narayanganj Vs. Bangladesh Bank, represented by its Governor and
others; 11 BLD (HCD) 484.