Banking Regulation Act, 1949
13. Restriction on commission, brokerage,
discount, etc., on sale of shares
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained in [sections 76 and 79 of the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956)1, no
banking company shall pay out directly or indirectly by way of commission,
brokerage, discount or remuneration in any form in respect of any shares issued
by it, any amount exceeding in the aggregate two and one-half per cent of the
paid-up value of the said shares.