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Module: | MODULE A: INTERNATIONAL BANKING

Q51: Consider the following statements regarding the consolidation of remittance limits among family members:

1. Family members can club their individual limits to purchase a property abroad, provided they are all co-owners of that property.
2. Family members can club their limits to open a joint bank account abroad, provided they are all joint holders of that account.
3. A resident individual can use their own limit to purchase a property in the name of a relative who has not contributed to the remittance.

Which of the statements given above is or are correct?
A
1 and 2 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2, and 3
✅ Correct Answer: A
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because purchasing property in another person's name without them remitting or co-owning violates the rule.
Concept Definition: Consolidation of Limits allows family members to pool their USD 250,000 limits for capital account transactions (investments or assets). Structural Breakdown: The Co-Ownership Mandate: For capital account transactions (like buying a house or opening a bank account), consolidation is permitted only if all the remitting family members are co-owners or joint holders of the asset.
Prohibition: You cannot use the LRS limit of one family member to buy an asset that will be owned exclusively by another member.
This ensures that the ownership of the asset matches the source of funds, preventing Benami or proxy transactions.
Group Compliance: All family members must comply with the Resident Individual criteria.