Insurance Act, 1938 · Chapter II: Provisions Applicable to Insurers · Winding up
Section 54: Voluntary winding up
Notwithstanding anything contained in the [Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956)], an insurance company shall not be wound up voluntarily except for the purpose of affecting an amalgamation or a re-construction of the company, or on the ground that by reason of its liabilities it cannot continue its business.
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