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Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. Introduction 1 – 6

3. Chit Fund – Overview 7 – 42

4. Design of the study 43 – 46

5. Company Profile 47 – 51

6. Analysis & Evaluation 52 – 73

7. Findings 74 – 75

8. Conclusion & Suggestions 76 – 77

9. Bblography 78

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Executive Summary

Panchajanya Chits Pvt. Ltd (PCPL) is the 1st registered chit funds co., in the State of

Karnataka, registered under the Chit Funds Act 1982.

The company being registered under the Companies Act 1956, began its operations in 1984. PCPL is the 1st licensed chit operators coming under the preview of Chit Fund Act, RBI and Registrars of Company

The company has a member profile of more than 250 registered business class customers and 100 employed customers participating actively in its chit programmes / schemes

Presently the company offers the following chit schemes.

Chit Value Months No.of

Members

Monthly Subscription

Rs. 1 lakh 40 40 2500

Rs. 5 lakhs 50 50 10000

Rs. 10 lakhs 25 25 40000

Rs. 25 lakhs 25 25 100000

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM

Chit funds in an age old unorganized non banking financial institution over the years

both the Government and players in this industry have tried to organize this important

institution which has been contributing significantly to the economic development of

the country.

Both the foreman and subscribers were incurring losses due to unorganisation and

lack of state control over the chit business.

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The Chit Funds Act 1982, was a major step towards organizing this activity. The

efforts in this direction have however not been totally successful. The chit fund

operators still face problems as to the default by subscribers on payment, insolvency

of subscribers and fraudulent activities of the subscriber.

This project study is based on the pronounce of chit industry, Profitability in investing

in Chit funds and an attempt is made to find out the implications of running the chit

funds and offer suggestions.

SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The project report covers the Chit Fund Act 1982, the influencing authorities of chit

funds, a Company Profiles, an Analysis of the data collected from 50 respondents and

their views on chit business and chit funds as a source of finance. The Analysis and

evaluation of responses about the risks, advantages of the role of chit funds in the

economic development of the country.

A reader of this project report would get exhaustive information on the operation of

chit business, the legal framework binding chit operators with reference to the PCPL.

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The general objectives of this project are to present a consolidated report on the

“Profitability in investing in Chit funds of the Country with specific reference to

‘PCPL’”.

The other objectives are :

a) The functioning of chit funds.

b) The legal framework governing the chit fund industry.

c) The member profile required for membership of PCPL.

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d) To know the attitude of the customers about investing in the chit funds.

e) Customer satisfaction measurement of PCPL.

Research Design

a) Type of Research Study: A social research on Financial activity for

economic development using data collected from Respondents as primary data

and theoretical data as secondary data.

b) Tool for Collection Data: Structured Questionnaire both for the members of

the company and the company.

c) Sample Design: Selected Targeted Company, i.e., PCPL and 50 Respondents

selected as Random Sample Method.

d) Method of Collecting Data: Interview method and investigative method.

e) Method of Analysis: Quantitative and Descriptive Analysis.

Limitations

The project being for educational purpose, was restricted to the study of one chit fund

operator being PCPL. Since the study was restricted to one chit fund operator, the

study cannot be generalized. Lack of availability of theoretical information on chit

funds was one of the major constraints faced. Due to the constraints of time and

money, the number of respondents has been restricted to 50 members only. The

information has been collected from the Chit Fund Act, Company Profile and

Respondents only.

On the analysis and evaluation of the data collected from the Respondents

The respondents are mostly from the business community and their atitude towards

investing is very favorable, and as far as PCPL the customers are very much satisfied

with the services provided by the company and are very loyal t te copmany.

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The members have selected chit funds because of various reasons among which

following are important reasons.

i. Money is easily available.

ii. It can be repaid in easy monthly installments.

iii. Procedural and documentation formalities are very less.

III SUGGESTIONS

Though the PCPL scheme has been well accepted by the members, yet based on the

study made the following suggestions are offered to improve functions of the Chit

Fund.

1) The company PCPL can be more aggressive and increase its membership

profile.

2) The risk factors can be covered by the company by making a good study

of membership profile.

3) The risk perception of subscriber can be overcome, by the company by

making its transaction more transparent.

4) The company can introduce more schemes, based on a survey and thus

making the company more attractive or beneficial to the members.

5) The company can reduce its commission charges from 5% to a lower rate,

thus will increase the scope for more individuals.

6) The company can consolidate the chit business by insuring each scheme

against any risks.

7) The company can introduce incentive or schemes, so as to motivate the

subscribers to make prompt payment of subscription money.

8) The company can introduce lower amount chit schemes and tap the large

lower middle income group people.

9) The general public has to be communicated the advantages of Registered

Chit Funds.

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A study with Panchajanya Chit Pvt. Ltd.

Questionnaire for Members:

1. Name:

2. Age:

3. Address:

4. Qualification:

Under-Graduate Graduate Post-Graduate

5. Occupation:

Employed by Others Business Others

6. what type of Business:

7. Annual Income (If Employed):

8. What is your Annual Income ?

(If Salary earner)

2 – 3 Lakhs 3 – 4 Lakhs Above 4Lakhs

(If Business)

a. Turnover: Upto 25 lakhs 25-50 lakhs 0.5-1 crore

Above 1 Crore

(If Ohers)

2 – 3 Lakhs 3 – 4 Lakhs Above4Lakhs

9. Since when are you a member of PCPL?

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1-2 yrs 2-3 yrs 3-5 yrs

5-10 yrs 10 or above

10. In which Chit group are you a member?

a. Chit Amount

Rs. 1 lakh Rs. 5 lakhs Rs. 10 lakhs Rs. 25 lakhs

11. When do you normally bid for the Chit?

B/w 2nd -10th month B/w 11th -20th month

B/w 21st -30th month 30th month Onwards

As need arises

12. What is the Maximum percentage you would forego?

5-10% 10-15% 15-20% 20% onwards

13. For what purpose do you use the Chit Amount?

Business Investment Private Property

Working Capital Business Assets

14. Do you give any Security, when you draw a Chit?

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Yes No

15. What according to you are the advantages of Chit Fund?

Money is easily & quickly available Repayment in easy instalments

The profits distributed as dividend Interest is low

Easy Membership

16. Is investing in Chit Funds profitable?

Yes No

17. Does investing in Chits gain more profit than any other Financial Institution?

Yes No

18. The interest rate on foregoing the Amount is

High Low

19. Are you happy with the Service being provided by PCPL?

Yes No

Signature.

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Finance Meaning & Concept

Finance is the lifeblood of any business organization. It is the most vital resource of any

organization.

In general, finance may be defined as “The provision of money at the time it is wanted”.

A firm secures capital it needs and employs it in activities, which generate returns on

invested capital. The firm employs capital in production and marketing functions.

Correspondence Concept and Definitions ( Meaning of Finance )

Finance is the process of conversion of accumulated funds to production use. It is

commonly known as “Service of Money”.

Finance may be defined as that administrative area or set of Administrative functions in

an organization which may be related with the arrangement of cash and credit so that the

organization may have the means to carry out its objective as satisfactorily as possible.

“ Corporation finance deals with the financial problems of corporate enterprises. These

problems include the financial aspects of the promotion of new enterprises and their

administrative during early development, the accounting problems connected with the

distinction between capital and income, the administrative questions created by growth

and expansion and finally the financial adjustment regarded for bolstering up or

rehabilitation of a corporation which has come into financial difficulties “ Encyclopedia

of Social Services”.

Function of Finance

There are 2 types of Finance Functions

I. Managerial Functions.

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II. Routine Functions.

Managerial Functions

1. Funds requirement decision

It relates to allocation of capital and involves decision to commit funds for long term

assets which would yield benefit in the future. Its significant aspect in the task of

measuring the prospective profitability of new investments.

2. Financing Decision

A finance manger has to decide when, where and how to acquire the funds to meet

the firms investment needs. The central issue before him into determines the

proportion of equity and debt. The central mix of debt and equity is known firms

capital structure. The firm’s capital structure is optimum when the market value of

shares is maximized. When the shareholders returns is maximized with minimum

risk. The market value per share will be maximized and the firms capital structure

would be optimum.

3. Dividend Decision

The dividend decision should be analyzed in relation to the financing decision of the

firm. This decision involves the determination of the percentage of profits earned by

the enterprise, which is to be paid to its shareholders. A number of factors like market

value of shares, the trend of earnings, the top position of the shareholders play an

important role in determining the dividend policy of business.

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4. Investment Decision

This relates to the decisions relating to the invetment in current capital assets. The

finance manager has to evaluate different investment proposals keeping in view the

overall objective of the enterprise.

The investment in current assets will depend on the credit and inventory policies

persuaded by the company. These policies are sent on the basis of sales forecast,

demand and supply of materials etc.

The investment decision determines the asset portfolios of the firm and the business

risk complexion of the firm as perceived by the investors. Investment decisions have

the following dimensions

a. Scanning and selecting new investments.

b. Managing existing efficiently.

c. Mergers and acquisitions including the international aspects in the context of

globalisation investment opportunities.

II Routine Functions

1. Operations Management.

2. Liquidity Organization.

3. Balance between receipts and payments.

Finance as base for economic activity

1. Capital Formation

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Capital formation is the process of additions to the capital stock or capital goods. The

addition refers to the net additions or net investments, i.e. the total investment in the

existing stock of capital.

Capital formation facilitates capital widening, which result in new workesr provided

with the same level of capital as old workers. Where in growth in real capital stock is

just equal to the growth of labor force.

Capital formation makes possible capital deepening increasing the amount of capital

that individual worker has at his disposal.

It receives proficiency of labor, promotes technical advancement, helps overcome

problems of agriculture, helps in capital accumulation.

2. Capital Output Ratio

The capital output ratio may be defined as the relationship of investment in a given

economy or industry for a given period of time to the output of that economy or

industry for a similar time period.

The capital output ratio thus determines the rate at which output grows as a result of a

given volume of capital investment. The capital output ratio thus determines the

actual output of a country’s based on its capital investment. It depends upon

technological and organizational progress so that capital may be used more

productively.

3. Dynamic Entrepreneurship

An entrepreneur or an organizer acts merely as an agency for bringing together the

various agents or factors of production and undertaking to remunerate them for the

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work done. An entrepreneur always tries to widen his capital, under his profit margin,

adopting new methods of technology, and improved methods of production. Thus

triggering economic growth of a country. Finance being an important aspect, it is very

vital role of entrepreneur in mobilizing the resources.

4. Domestic Savings

Every individual makes some amount of savings either as bank deposits or jewellery

or investments in companies’ shares and debentures or his personal cash balance.

This savings habit regulates the fund mobilization cycle and there is enough

purchasing power with every individual. Once this stage is achieved, the country’s

development rate moves with an upward trend.

5. Technology and Technological Changes

India’s input investment in research and development activities both in public and

private sector has increased very much considerably. Thus as a result of this, the total

output in technological advancement also has increased efficiently. Improvements in

technology or know how results in better process of production, better products and

services, and also a lower cost of production, thus improving the level of economic

activity.

6. Ensuring full capacity utilization

Ensuring a full capacity utilization would lead in economics of scale and prevent any

kind of idle in machine or man hours, thus leading to effective utilization of all the

factors of production. A full capacity utilization would lead to a full pledged

employment and thus a proper distribution of income.

7. Literacy and Education

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Literacy and education are the pillars of human resource. A well educated person can

contribute efficiently to the economic development of a country. A well educated

citizen understands his social, political, economic and natural responsibilities. He also

understands his role in the country and thus an effective contribution by such

educated citizen booms up the development or growth rule of a country.

8. Agriculture

Agriculture is the basic occupation of any developing or underdeveloped country. A

country self sufficient in its agro produce can compete itself for a position among

others in the world. However it is mainly industries that trigger growth, but industries

are also dependent on agriculture for raw materials. Labor and also for selling their

products etc,.

“Agriculture is the back bone of any economy”

9. Banking

The banking structure or banking system in a country is very important. Banking

basically includes services, but its main component is mobilization of funds. With the

new technological advancement, banks have speedened up the process of transfer of

money thus resulting in an increase in the growth rate of the economy. Banks also

create savings habits among the citizens of the country. Apart from that the backs by

their interest rates for lending, determine the inflation index of a country, the lower

the rat6e of interest, the lower the rate of increase in inflation.

10. Employment

Employment refers to effective utilization of the available work force in the country.

A 100 % level of employment in a country ensures a contemporary growth in the

economy. When the employment rate is high, the other economic hassles such as

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poverty, etc get eradicated and thus contributing to the national income and finally the

per capita income of the country. It also includes the workforce, occupational

structure.

Chit Funds - Overview

The economic development of a country depends upon the availability of resources.

The main activities that contribute to the growth are production and employment.

Production depends upon the inputs of the factors such as finance, raw materials.

Labor etc. The most important here bring finance, which is the chief mobiliser of all

the factors of production.

In a money economy, finance for development initially comes from private savings.

These private savings give to the secondary deposits; this is where the financial

institutions come into picture. Financial institutions occupy a central place in

mobilizing savings from the people and make it available to the trade, commerce and

industries either as a capital or loans.

The non banking sector comprises of money lenders, indigenous bankers, pawn

brokers, nidhis, “chit funds” etc.,

The origin of chit funds can be traced way back to the 17 th century when the

economic wizards of state of malabar ( now known as the state of Kerala) started this

activity. Those were the people who actually founded this financial institution. It

became so popular and numerous that people started adopting this activity as a

profession by the 18th century all over. As the chit industry grew the number of people

involved in this industry also grew. This gave rise to many misconceptions, frauds,

mismanagement etc., in this industry. To prevent this State Government of

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Travancore took the first initiative and introduced the first Chit Fund Regulation

being the Chit Fund Act 1914. One important regulation introduced by this act was

that of a commission payable to the foreman. The Act brought about a ceiling limit on

the commission payable to the foreman that is 5% maximum which is still the same

even to this date.

Chit Funds are co-operative in nature. It is a Financial institution wherein few people

join together and form a group. All the people are called as the members of the chit

group. The chit activity beings by every member contributing a certain sum of money

or moneys worth to a common fund created by them. Any one among the members of

a chit fund takes the initiative to be the incharge or trustee of such common fund.

This common fund is utilized to the benefit of the members of the chit fund. Any one

of the members becomes the beneficiary on the first auction of such fund. The circle

continues by members continuously contributing by equal installments and members

benefit by individual at a time. This is known as chit funds.

However over the period of time as the compliments in human activities and business

increased the chit funds also grew considerably simultaneously a few of the members

took up the job of conducting chit funds as their business.

Initially Chit Funds were mainly limited for the use of domestic purposes being that

of Marriages, family functions, social functions, education etc. but over the centuries

chit funds have secured their way through and now reached the stage as a source of

finance for business activities. Chit or chit funds, which have not yet come to the lime

light in the financing sector, actually play an important role in the mobilization of

financial resources.

The chit funds market can be classified into the

1. Registered chit fund operators.

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2. Unregistered chit fund operators. (Illegal chit fund operators)

Registered chit fund operators are those who are licensed (registered) under the Chit

Fund Act, and registered under the Companies Act, and also come under the preview

of RBI.

Unregistered chit fund operators exist all over India. They exist in cities, towns,

villages, and are more prominent in the southern part of the country.

The ratio of the registered chit fund operators to unregister or illegal chit fund is

1:100, i.e., for every single registered fund operators there are 100 illegal chit fund

operators.

The registered chit fund turnover of our country is estimated to be around 10,000

Crores P.A. (as per the latest article in the Economic Times), however the

unregistered chit fund turnover in our country is estimated to be 100times as that of

the registered chit turnover. This underlying the importance of chit fund in our

country and their ability to mobilize resources in our country. Chit funds are believed

and trusted to be the most convenient system of financing or savings. The chit funds

are procedure and documentation free, which makes them more attractive.

An important statistics about chits reveals that

“ For every 10 businesses there is one chit operator ”

“ For every 50 employees there is one chit operator ”

“ For every 100 house wives there is one chit operator ”

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(Based on the research conducted by PCPL)

The above statistics reveals to us the intensity of chit activity in India and its growth.

Chit Fund Procedure

The chit operators or the foreman takes the initiate as to starting a chit group. The

foreman based on these surveys of potential subscribers or based on his own decision

determines the amount of the chit, the time period of such chit, the number of

members, the number of installments and the amount payable on each instalment.

Once the foreman has decided on the chit group he has to go ahead with the

procedural formalities as follows.

I Fixed Deposit

The forman has to create a fixed deposit with a scheduled bank upto 100% of the chit

value as per the Chit Fund (Karnataka) Rules 1983. This fixed deposit is accountable

to the foreman. The period of the fixed deposit has to be the same as that of the chit

group or anything exceeding that.

II Application of the prior sanction certificate

The foreman after obtaining the fixed deposit has to now make an application for

prior sanction. This application is to be made to the registrar or the officer incharge

of chit funds in that particular state. The application should also have the original

copy of the fixed deposit. The registrar after receiving such application and deposit

certificate would issue the prior sanction certificate.

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III Formation of chit group.

The foreman is allowed to communicate or advertise about the new chit group only

after obtaining the prior sanction certificate. The foreman now invites application

from prospective subscribers. The application is in the form of chit agreement, which

is filled in triplicate by the subscribers and duly signed and attested. The foreman has

to now sort all these application in order.

IV Certificate of Commencement

The foreman after collecting all application from the subscribers and deciding on the

number of subscribers for the chit group has to make an application to registrar for the

certificate of commencement. The application should accompany all the applications

received by the foreman from the subscribers. The registrar on proper scrutiny of the

application and collection of the charges would issue the certificate of commencement

and also attest the applications received.

V Communication of Certificate of Commencement

The foreman has to now communicate to all his registered subscribers the receipt of the

certificate of commencement and he has to send the chit agreement duly attested and

signed by the foreman himself and the registrar. The foreman also collects the first

instalment of the chit.

VI. Chit Auction

The date and time of auction is decided and communicated to all the subscribers. All the

subscribers interested in drawing the chit amount make themselves present at the auction.

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There should be a minimum of 2 subscribers present at the auction as per the Chits Funds

Act 1982.

The chit auction is conducted in the presence of all the subscribers and the foreman

himself. The auction begins on the order of the foreman. The bid for the auction has to

start from 5% of the chit amount which can go up to a maximum of 30% of the chit

amount. The subscribers who are in immediate need of funds make to higher bid. The

subscriber making the highest bid to forego the maximum percentage is declared as the

Prized subscriber in the presence of all the other subscribers. In case there are more than

two subscribers who are willing to forego the maximum of 30%, the prized subscriber is

decided by a lucky draw.

VII. Payment to the Prized subscriber and Security.

The foreman is liable to pay the amount in full to the subscriber as per the bid. The

payment has to be made within a maximum of 30 days from the date of such auction or

before the next draw.

VIII. Distribution of Surplus as Dividend.

The amount foregone by the prized subscriber is the Surplus for the chit group. This

surplus is to be distributed equally among all the subscribers also known as Dividend.

This surplus can be distributed either in cash or can be adjusted towards the next

installment of such chit.

IX. Minutes of the Chit.

The minutes of the chit along with all the details of the prized subscriber, the amount

foregone by him etc., are to be communicated to the Registrar of Chits. This report has to

be submitted to the Registrar within a maximum of twenty one days from the date of such

auction.

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The cycle continues by the Foreman collecting the next installment from the subscriber

and making the next auction.

CHIT FUNDS AS TAX PLANNING TOOL.

An important advantage of Chit funds is its tax saving aspect. Income Tax Act of 1961

provides a special benefit to chit fund subscribers. The chit subscribers are allowed to

write off their chit loss against their source of income. This can be best explained with

the following example

Assumptions

1) Mr. ‘X’ is carrying on a proprietary business, and has a net income under the head

income from business of Rs. 2,00,000/-. Also assuming that Mr. ‘X’ has other

sources of income which set off the basic exemption and the differential rates of

tax and that his business income of Rs. 2,00,000/- is qualifying for 30% tax

bracket.

Then the tax payable on his business income is

2,00,000 x 30% =Rs. 60,000.

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But if he is a chit subscriber and that he has drawn a chit by foregoing Rs. 30,000/- he

can set off his this chit loss of Rs. 30,000/- against his income from business. Thus his net

income from business would be Rs. 1,70,000/-. The net tax payable on this amount is Rs.

1,70,000/- is

1,70,000 x 30% =Rs. 51,000.

The net savings that Mr. ‘X’ is making on his tax liability is Rs. 9,000/-. Thus, by

investing in chit funds Mr. ‘X’ is saving Rs. 9,000/- and this amount reduces his interest

burden of drawing such a chit.

CHIT FUNDS AS COMPARED TO OTHER SOURCES OF FINANCE

Any business organization has to its options various sources of finance. It is purely a

decision of the businessman as to choose which source. While taking such a decision

every businessman would look into the costs, advantages and disadvantages of every

source and thus determine the best source. The different sources of finance have already

been discussed in this Project Report. The short term sources being Bank Overdraft, Cash

Credit, Money Tenders, Trade Credit and Chit Funds.

Chit Funds as a source of finance have occupied a very important place in the business

activity. Most important advantage of chit funds is the lowest effective interest rate. This

particular advantage has been emphasized throughout this project. Chit funds along with

its other advantages has proved a point as a position in the company sources of finance.

The aspect of lowest interest rate can be explained as below with the following example:

Assumptions

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1) Mr. ‘X’ is a member of a chit group of Rs. 1,00,000/-. The group comprises of 40

members and 40 installments equally divided into Rs. 2.500/- per month.

2) Mr. ‘X’ is in need of money and presents himself at the chit auction. He makes a

bid to draw the chit. He successfully draws the chit at 30% discount.

3) Mr. ‘X’ makes his draw in second month of the chit.

Mr. ‘X’ is paid Rs. 70,000/- by the foreman. Mr. ‘X’ having foregone Rs. 30,000/- and

thus his interest rate would be

(30,000 / 38 months / 70,000) x 100

=1.13% per month.

i.e. 13.50% per annum.

(Note: 38 months, because he draws the chit in the second month, and the chit group is

for 40 months, thus the period for which he actually uses the money and calculated

interest is 38 months).

However this 13.50% is not the correct interest rate that Mr. ‘X’ pays because he also

enjoys the other benefits such as dividends and taxation benefits which reduces interest

burden.

The company records reveal that on an average every member of a Rs. 1,00,000 chit

group gets a total dividend of Rs. 15,000/- during that chit group. Thus Rs. 15,000/- being

an income to Mr. ‘X’ reduces his effective interest burden.

Another important aspect reducing the interest burden would be the Income Tax benefit.

As already calculated let us say Mr. ‘X’ earns a tax benefit of Rs. 9,000/-. Thus the

effective discounted amount of Mr. ‘X’ would be

30,000 (The actual 30% foregone by Mr. ‘X’)

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- 15,000 (Dividend earned by him)

_______

15,000

- 9,000 (Being income tax benefit)

________

6,000 (This amount is the actual discount or amount foregone by Mr.

‘X’)

Thus, considering this Rs. 6,000/- as the foregone amount the interest rate applicable to

Mr. ‘X’ would be as follows:

(6,000 / 38 months / 94,000) x 100

=0.167% per month.

i.e. 2.01% per annum.

The effective rate of interest applicable to Mr. ‘X’ is 2.01% per annum.

Example 2:

Assumptions:

1) Mr. ‘X’ is a member of a chit group of Rs. 1,00,000/-. The group comprises of 40

members and 40 installments equally divided into Rs. 2,500/- per month.

2) Mr. ‘X’ this time makes a draw in the end of the chit group.

Mr. ‘X’ who makes a draw in the last would have to forego only 5% of the chit amount

being the company commission.

The net amount that Mr. ‘X’ would get is Rs. 95,000/-.

Mr. ‘X’ who has right since the beginning being paying his installments has been earning

sufficient dividends on those also.

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As the company records reveal that a chit subscriber of Rs. 1,00,000/- group with 40

installments earn a dividend of Rs. 15,000/-. Mr. ‘X’ is actually earning an interest on his

every installments being

15,000 / 40 =375. (This is the monthly dividend he receives).

Thus the interest he is earning on every installment is

(375 / 2500) x 100

=15%.

This reveals that even if Mr. ‘X’ makes a draw in the last he is actually not losing any

interest but instead earning an interest of 15% every month on his installment that being

the total dividend money he earns through the chit group.

Table Showing Comparison.

Particulars (source) Interest Rate Charged

Bank overdraft 16.5%

Cash Credit. 16%

Discounting of Bills 18%-20%

Term loan 15%-16%

Indigenous Money Lenders 18%

Trade Credit. 24%

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DISTRIBUTION OF SURPLUS / DIVIDEND

Chit funds is the only Financial Institution wherein a borrower enjoys the benefit of profit

from his lender. Any person making an investment in chit funds is said to be making his

best investment. Even the amount which he foregoes as a discount is against distributed

to him as dividend.

When a chit auction is conducted the members bid from 5% upto 30% of the chit amount.

5% being company commission and 30% being the upper ceiling limit as per the Chit

Fund Act 1982.

Example:

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Let us take a Rs. 1,00,000/- chit group of 40 members and 40 installments of Rs. 2,500/-

each. Mr. ‘X’ draws the chit in the second month at a discount of 30%. Thus Mr. ‘X’

discounts Rs. 30,000/- from Rs. 1,00,000/- and takes only Rs. 70,000/-

Out of this Rs. 30,000/- the company deducts its 5% commission being Rs. 5,000/-. Thus

the net surplus of the chit being Rs. 25,000/-. This Rs. 25,000/- is distributed equally

among all the 40 subscribers at Rs. 625/- per member.

The dividend can be either paid in cash or can be adjusted against the next installment

due from all the subscribers that is Rs. 2,500-Rs. 625 = Rs. 1875.

Thus Rs. 1875 is the net amount payable on next installment.

THE CHIT FUNDS ACT 1982.

TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF CHIT FUNDS AND FOR

MATTERS CONNECTED THEREWITH.

A. PRELIMINARY

1) SHORT TITLE, EXTENT AND COMMENCEMENT

1. This Act may be called the Chit Funds Act, 1982.

2. It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

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3. It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may by

notification in the official Gazette, appoint, and different dates may be appointed

for different states.

2) DEFINITION:

a) “Approved Bank” means the State Bank of India constituted under Sec 3 of State

Bank of India Act – 1955 or a Subsidiary Bank constituted under Sec 3 of the SBI

(Subsidiary) Act 1959, or a corresponding New Bank constituted under Sec 3 of

Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970 or a

Regional Rural Bank established under Sec 5 of Regional Rural Bank Act 1976 or

a corresponding New Bank constituted under Sec 3 of Banking Companies

(Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act 1980 or Banking Company

defined under clause (C) of Sec 5 of Banking Regulation Act 1949, or a Banking

Institution notified by the Central Government under sec 51 of the Act or such

other Banking Institution as the State Government may, in consultation with the

Reserve Bank, approve for the purposes of this Act.

b) “Chit” means a transaction whether called chit, chit fund, chitty, kuri or by any

other name by or under which a person enters into an agreement with a specified

number of persons that every one of them shall subscribe a certain amount of

money (or a certain quantity of grain instead) by way of periodical installments

over a definite period and that each such subscriber shall, in his turn, as

determined by lot or by auction or by tender or in such other manner as may be

defined in the chit agreement, be entitled to the prize amount.

c) “Chit Agreement” means the document containing the articles of agreement

between the foreman and the subscribers relating to the chit.

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d) “Chit Amount” means the sum total of the subscription payable by all the

subscribers for any installments of a chit without any deduction of discount or

otherwise.

e) “Chit Business” means the Business of conducting a chit.

f) “Defaulting Subscriber” means a subscriber who has defaulted in the payment of

subscription due in accordance with the terms of the chit agreement.

g) “Discount” means the sum of money (or the Quantity of grain) which a prized

subscriber is, under the terms of the chit agreement required to forego and which

is set apart under the said agreement to meet the expenses of running the chit or

for distribution among the subscribers or both.

h) “Dividend” means the share of the subscriber in the amount of discount available

under the chit agreement for rateable distribution among the subscribers at each

installment of the chit.

i) “Draw” means the manner specified in the chit agreement for the purpose of

ascertaining the prized subscriber at any installment of the chit.

j) “Foreman” means the person who under this chit agreement is responsible for the

conduct of the chit and includes any person discharging the functions of the

foreman.

k) “Prize Amount” means the difference between the chit amount and the discount

and in case of a fraction of a ticket means the difference between the chit amount

and the discount proportionate to the fraction of the ticket.

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l) “Registrar” means the Registrar of Chits appointed under Sec 61 and includes an

Additional, a Joint, Deputy or an Assistant Registrar appointed under this section.

m) “Subscriber” includes a person who holds a fraction of a ticket and also a

transferee of a ticket or fraction thereof by assignment in writing or by operation

of law.

n) “Ticket” means the share of a subscriber in a chit. All to override other laws,

memorandum, articles etc.

B. REGISTRATION OF CHITS, COMMENCEMENT AND CONDUCT OF CHIT

BUSINESS

Sec 4:- PROHIBITION OF CHITS NOT SANCTIONED OR REGISTERED

UNDER THE ACT.

4(1) : No chit shall be commenced or conducted without obtaining the previous sanction

of the State Government within whose jurisdiction the chit is to be commenced or

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conducted or of such officer as may be empowered by that Government in this behalf,

and unless the chit is registered in that state.

Sec 5:- PROHIBITION OF INVITATION FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS EXCEPT

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

No person shall issue or cause to be issued any notice, circular, prospectus, proposal or

other document inviting the public to subscribe for tickets in any chit unless such notice,

circular, prospectus, proposal or document contains a statement that the previous sanction

required under sec 4 has been obtained and the particulars of such sanction.

Sec 6:- FORM OF CHIT AGREEMENT

1) Every Chit agreement shall be in triplicate, and shall be signed by each of

the subscriber or by any person authorized by him in writing and the

foreman and attested by atleast two witnesses, and it shall contain the

following particulars.

a) Full name and address of every subscriber.

b) The number of tickets including the fraction of a ticket held by each

subscriber.

c) The number of installments, amount payable at every installment, interest,

penalty.

d) Probable date of commencement and duration of the chit.

e) Manner of ascertaining the prized subscriber.

f) The maximum amount of discount which the prized subscriber has to

forego (The discounted amount cannot exceed 30%) Sec 6(3).

g) The mode and proportion in which the discount amount would be

distributed by way of dividend.

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h) The name of the approved bank in which chit money shall be deposited by

the foreman.

i) The consequences to which a non prized subscriber or prized subscriber of

the foreman shall be liable in case of violation of any of the provisions of

the chit agreement.

j) The nature and particulars of the security to be offered by the foreman.

6(2) : The duration of a chit shall not extend beyond a period of 5 years from the date of

commencement.

Provided the State Government may permit the duration of a chit up to a period of 10

years as per satisfaction of the necessary provision.

Sec 7 :- FILING OF CHIT AGREEMENT.

1) Every chit agreement shall be filed in triplicate by the foreman to the Registrar

(JRC).

2) The registrar shall retain one copy and return the duplicates to the foreman with

an endorsement that the chit agreement is registered.

The registrar may refuse if

a) The security is insufficient.

b) The foreman has been convicted of any offence of this Act or any other Act

regulating Chit Business.

c) Foreman has defaulted in payment of fees or filing of sanction.

d) That the foreman has been convicted of any offence involving moral turpitude and

sentence to imprisonment for any such offence.

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Sec 8 :- MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMENCEMENT OF

A CHIT AND CREATION OF A RESERVE FUND, BY A COMPANY.

1) A company shall not commence or carry on chit business unless it has a paid up

capital of not less than 1 lakh rupees (not withstanding the provisions of Sec 1 of

Companies Act 1956).

2) Every company with its paid up capital being less than 1 lakh has to increase its

paid up capital upto 1 lakh with in 3 years from the such commencement.

3) Every company carrying on chit business shall create and maintain a Reserve

Fund and transfer 10% of the profit as per the profit and loss account before any

dividend.

Sec 9 :- COMMENCEMENT OF CHIT:

1) After all the tickets are fully subscribed the foreman files a declaration with the

registrar.

2) Registrar after satisfying himself with the formalities shall issue “Certificate of

Commencement” to the foreman.

Sec 10 :- COPIES OF CHIT AGREEMENT TO BE GIVEN TO SUBSCRIBERS

1) The foreman shall furnish the Certificate of Commencement as per sec 9(2) to all

the subscribers before 1st draw.

2) The foreman has to file to the registrar that the provision of Sec 10(1) have been

complied.

Sec 11 :- USE OF WORDS “CHIT”, “CHIT FUND”, “CHITTY” OR “KURI”

1) The person carrying on such business shall include any of above terms.

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Sec 12 :- PROHIBITION OF TRANSACTING BUSINESS OTHER THAN CHIT

BUSINESS BY A COMPANY.

1) No company carrying on chit business shall conduct any other business except

under permission from State Government.

2) Any company carrying on any other business, it shall be wound up with in 3 years

of commencement of this Act.

Sec 13 :- AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF CHITS

1) Foreman other than AOI, Co, Co-op society shall conduct chit business, the

aggregate amount of which exceeds (25000) Twenty Five Thousand Rupees. (As

per the latest amendments this limit has been enhanced to Rs. 1,00,000/- incase of

individuals).

2) Where the foreman is a firm or other association of individuals, the aggregate chit

amount of the chits conducted by the firm or other association shall not at any

time exceed.

a) Where the number of partners of the firm or the individuals constituting the

association is not less than four, a sum of rupees one lakh; (This has been

amended to Rs. 1,00,000/- per partner upto a maximum of Rs. 6,00,000/-).

b) In any, other case, a sum calculated on the basis of twenty five thousand rupees

with respect to each such partner or individual.

3) Where the foreman is a company or co-operative society, the aggregate chit

amount of the chits conducted by it shall not at any time exceed ten times the net

owned funds of the company or the co-operative society, as the case may be.

Sec 14 :- UTILISATION OF FUNDS

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1) A foreman cannot utilize money collected in respect of chit business except for

a) Carrying out Chit Business.

b) Giving loans and advances to non prized subscribers on appropriate securities.

c) Investing in trustee securities. (Indian Trusts Act 1982 Sec 2).

d) Deposits with approved banks mentioned in the Chit agreement. (Money from

chit business does not include commission or remuneration payable to such

person or interest or penalty received).

Sec 15 :- ALTERATION OF CHIT AGREEMENT.

It can be added, altered, cancelled with consent in writing of the foreman and all

subscribers.

Sec 16 :- DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF CONDUCTING CHIT

1) Every draw shall be conducted on such a date, time and at a place as

mentioned in chit agreement or as per notice issued by foreman to the

subscribers.

2) Every draw shall be conducted in the presence of atleast 2 subscribers in

the manner prescribed.

3) Where any draw was not conducted, registrar would direct the draw as the

case may be.

Sec 17 :- MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

1) The minutes of proceedings of a draw shall be entered in a book after the end of

such draw and signed by the foreman, prized subscriber and any two subscriber as

per 16(2) or as per provisions of 16(3).

2) The minutes shall clearly state

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a) Date and hour when proceedings started and ended and the place of draw.

b) The number of and amount of installment.

c) Name of prized subscribers and other subscribers.

d) Amount of discount.

Sec 18 :- COPIES OF MINUTES TO BE FILED WITH THE REGISTRAR

A true copy of the minutes of the proceedings of every draw certified as such by the

foreman shall be filed by the foreman with the Registrar within twenty one days from the

date of draw to which it relates.

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C. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF A FOREMAN

Sec 20: SECURITY TO BE GIVEN BY FOREMAN

1) For the purpose of conduct of the chit every foreman shall before applying

for a previous sanction

a) Deposit in an approved bank an amount equal to chit amount in the name

of Registrar (as per the latest amendment 50% can be provided as Fixed

Deposit and the rest 50% as Bank guarantee).

b) Transfer Government securities in face value / market value (which ever is

less) of not less than one and a half times the chit amount in favour of the

Registrar.

2) A separate security has to be provided for every chit.

3) The registrar at any time during the currency of chit, permit the

substitution of chit.

4) The security given shall not be liable to be attached in execution of a

degrees or otherwise until the chit is terminated and claims of all the

subscribers are fully satisfied.

Sec 21 : RIGHTS OF A FOREMAN

1) The foreman is entitled.

a) To receive the 1st installment of the chit without deduction of the discount,

provided he is a subscriber to that chit agreement.

b) To such amount not exceeding 5% of the chit amount by way of commission,

remuneration or for meeting the expenses of running the chits.

c) To interest and penalty payable to the foreman as per the chit agreement.

d) To receive and realize all subscriptions from the subscribers and to distribute the

prize amounts to the prized subscribers.

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e) To demand sufficient security from any prized subscriber for the payment of

future subscriptions payable by him.

f) To substitute subscribers in place of defaulting subscribers and

g) To do all other acts that may be necessary for the due and proper conduct of the

chit.

Sec 22: DUTIES OF FOREMAN

1) The foreman shall pay the prized subscriber only on sufficient security for

payment of future subscriptions.

2) In case if draw remains unpaid then such amount shall deposited in a separate

account with an approved bank before next draw and intimate the registrar and all

other subscribers.

3) The foreman shall not appropriate to himself any amount in excess of entitled

under clause (b) or (c) or 21(1).

4) The foreman shall distribute the dividend either as cash, grains or by way of

adjustment towards the subscriptions payable towards next installments.

Sec 23 : BOOKS, RECORDS, ETC., TO BE KEPT BY FOREMAN

The foreman shall at his Registered office, or his prinicipal place of business or nay

branch office, sub office, or office in any other state maintain

a) a registrar containing

i. The names and full particulars of the subscribers.

ii. The date on which the subscribers signed the chit agreement.

iii. In case of an assignment of a ticket by a subscriber, name and address of such

assignee.

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b) A book containing the minutes of the proceedings of each draw.

c) A ledger containing

i. Amount paid by subscribers in each chit and dates of such payments.

ii. Amount paid by prized subscribers and dates of such payments.

iii. Deposits with approved banks if any.

d) Register showing the amounts deposited in approved Banks as per provisions of

this act.

Sec 24 : BALANCE SHEET

The foreman shall prepare a Balance Sheet and a Profit and Loss Account at the end of

such financial or calendar year audited by an approved auditor as per the provisions of

Company’s Act of 1956.

Sec 25 : LIABILITY OF FOREMAN TO SUBSCRIBERS

1) Every foreman shall be liable to account to the subscriber for amounts due to

them.

2) Where there are more than one foreman in a chit, each one of them jointly and

severally and if the foreman is a firm or other association of individuals, each one

of partners or individuals thereof jointly and severally and if the foreman is a

company, the company as such, shall be liable to the subscribers in respect of the

obligations arising out of the chit.

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D. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF NON PRIZED SUBSCRIBERS

Sec 27: NON PRIZED SUBSCRIBERS TO PAY SUBSCRIPTIONS AND OBTAIN

RECEIPTS.

Every non prized subscriber shall pay his subscription within the due date for each draw

and also obtain receipts for such payments.

Sec 28 : REMOVAL OF DEFAULTING SUBSCRIBERS

In case of default by any subscriber on the payment of subscription amount, he is liable to

have his name removed from the list and a written notice is issued by the foreman to such

subscriber within 14 days of such removal.

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E. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PRIZED SUBSCRIBERS

Sec 31 : PRIZED SUBSCRIBERS TO FURNISH SECURITY

Every prized subscriber shall furnish security for the future subscriptions amount payable

to the satisfaction of the Registrar.

Sec 32 : PRIZED SUBSCRIBER TO PAY SUBSCRIPTIONS REGULARLY

Every prized subscriber should pay his subscriptions promptly and on his failure he shall

be liable to make consolidated payment of all future subscriptions forthwith.

Sec 33 : FOREMAN TO DEMAND FUTURE SUBSCRIPTIONS BY WRITTEN

NOTICE.

1) A foreman shall not be entitled to claim a consolidated payment from a

defaulting prized subscriber.

2) In case of any dispute, the adjucating authority would make the defaulting

customer to pay al due subscriptions, interest, penalties and legal charges

as claimed by the foreman and also collect all future subscription as a

consolidated amount with interest as case may be.

3) Any person who holds any interest in the property furnished as security or

part there of, shall be entitled to make payments under sub sec (2).

4) A consolidated payment for future subscription shall be deposited in an

approved bank mentioned in the chit agreement and such amount shall be

used only for payment of such future subscriptions.

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F. TRANSFERS

Sec 34 : RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSER OF RIGHTS OF FOREMAN

1) The right of foreman to collect subscriptions from prized subscribers shall

not be transferred, without the previous sanction in writing by Registrar.

Sec 35 : TRANSFER OF NON PRIZED SUBSCRIBERS RIGHTS TO BE IN

WRITING

Transfer of a non prized subscriber rights in a chit agreement shall be in writing duly

signed and attested by 2 witnesses and shall be filed with the foreman.

Sec 36 : RECOGNITION OF TRANSFER BY FOREMAN

Every transfer shall within 14 days from the date of proposal for such transfer be

recognized by the foreman.

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G. MEETINGS OF GENERAL BODY OF SUBSCRIBERS

Sec 38 : MEETINGS OF GENERAL BODY OF SUBSCRIBERS

1) The foreman may on his own motion, convene a special meeting of the

General body of Subscribers for considering any proposal to pass a special

resolution.

2) The foreman shall convene the meeting on requisition of not less than 25%

of the non prized and unpaid prized subscribers. The meeting shall be

convened within 30 days of date of receipt of requisition. If the foreman

fails then such group of subscribers can approach the Registrar.

3) The registrar shall within 21 days of notice under Sub Sec (2), direct the

convening of a Special Meeting.

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H. TERMINATION OF CHITS

Sec 39 : PROVISION FOR CONTINUATION OF CHITS IN CERTAIN CASES

1) Where foreman dies, becomes of unsound mind or in otherwise

incapacitated the chit may continue in accordance with the

provisions of the chit agreement.

Sec 40 : TERMINATION OF CHITS

A chit shall be deemed to have been terminated

a) When the period specified in chit agreement has expired provided the payment

dues to all the subscribers has been completed or

b) When all the non prized and unpaid subscribers and the foreman consent in

writing to the termination of the chit or

c) When a foreman dies, becomes insecure or is otherwise incapacitated and the chit

is not continued as per provisions of chit agreement.

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I. INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS

Sec 44 : FOREMAN TO ALLOW CERTAIN SUBSCRIBERS TO INSPECT CHIT

RECORDS.

The foreman shall allow all non prized subscribers, unpaid subscribers and also prized

subscribers to inspect the books of account on all the dates of draw or as provided in the

agreement. They shall be allowed to check securities furnished by prized subscriber, all

chit records including books of accounts, pass books, Balance Sheets, Profit and Loss

Account.

Sec 45 : PRESERVATION OF CHIT RECORDS BY FOREMAN

All the records pertaining to a chit agreement shall be maintained for 8 years.

Sec 46 : INSPECTION OF CHIT BOOKS AND RECORDS BY REGISTRAR.

1) The registrar or a person appointed by State Government may inspect chit

books or all records of a chit on any working day at the premises of the

foreman with or without any notice.

2) The Registrar or any person appointed by State Government issue a 7 days

notice to a foreman for the submission of all chit records.

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3) On the finding of any defects, the registrar or office may order the

foreman to rectify such errors giving certain period of time.

4) Every foreman shall be bound to comply with directions contained in an

order made under Sub Sec (3).

Sec 47 : POWER OF RBI TO INSPECT CHIT BOOKS AND RECORDS

1) The power of RBI to inspect chit books and records remain same as stated in Sec

45 N of RBI Act 1934.

2) The RBI if it considers necessary may forward a report on the inspection of chit

books and records of a foreman for taking necessary action.

3) Any foreman is bound to comply with the report received from RBI, and even

make periodical reports to RBI as may be needed.

4) The RBI may forward a report to State Government or Registrar to inspect the

chit books and records.

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J. WINIDING UP OF CHITS

Sec 48 : CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH CHITS MAY BE WOUND UP

A chit may be wound up by the Registrar either on his such motion or on an application

made by any non prized or unpaid prized subscriber.

a) If the chit has terminated under clause (c) of sec 40 or

b) If the foreman commits any such act in respect of the security

specified in Sec 20 as is calculated to impair materially the

nature of the security or the value thereof or

c) If the foreman fails to deposit any amount required to be

deposited under any of the provisions of this Act or

d) If it is proved to the satisfaction of the Registrar that the foreman

is unable to pay the amounts due to the subscriber or

e) If the order issued by Registrar as foreman has not been

complied with for payments to any subscriber or

f) If it is proved that there has been fraud or collision on part of

foreman in the matter of taking securities from the prized

subscriber or

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g) If the foreman has appropriated amount to prized subscribers

without appropriate securities.

h) If registrar is satisfied that the affairs of the chit are being

conducted in a manner prejudicial to the interests of the

subscribers or

i) If it is just and equitable that the chit should be wound up.

K. APPOINTMENT OF OFFICES AND LEVY OF FEES

Sec 61 : APPOINTMENT OF REGISTRAR AND OTHER OFFICERS

1) The State Government may by notification in the Official Gazette appoint f

Registrar of Chits and as many Additional, Joint, Dy. And Assistant Registrars

L. DISPUTES AND ARBITRATION

Sec 64 : DISPUTES RELATING TO CHIT BUSINESS

Any disputes relating to the management of Chit business, shall be referred to any of the

parties to the dispute, to the Registrar for arbitration, if each party thereto is of the

following (non withstanding any other law for the time being in force)

a) A foreman, prized subscribers, non prized subscriber defaulting

subscriber, past subscribe or a person claiming through a subscriber or a

deceased subscriber to a chit.

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b) A surety of a subscriber, past subscriber or a deceased subscriber

ii. a claim by or against a foreman or any debt or demand due to him

from a subscriber or due from him to a subscriber, past subscriber or

the nominee, heir or legal representative of a deceased subscriber

whether such debt or demand is admitted or not.

iii. A claim by a surety for any sum or demand due to him from the

principal borrower in respect of a loan by a foreman and recovered

from the surety occurring to the default of the principal borrower,

whether such sum or demand is admitted or not, and

iv. A refusal or failure by a subscriber, past subscriber or the nominee

heir or legal representation of a deceased subscriber to deliver

possession to a foreman of land or any other Asset resumed by him for

breach of condition of the Assignment.

2) Where a question arises whether the matter referred to the Registrar by any one of

the parties is a dispute or not, shall be decided by the Registrar whose decision

shall be final.

3) No civil court shall have jurisdiction to entertain any suit in respect of any dispute

as referred to in Sub Sec 1.

Sec 66 : SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES

1) If the Registrar is satisfied that the matter referred to him is within the meaning of

Sec 64, he shall settle the dispute himself or refer it to a person appointed by him

(so called nominee) subject to the rules of this Act.

2) Where any dispute is referred to a nominee, the Registrar at any time, for reasons

recorded by him in writing, withdraw such dispute from the nominee and settle it

himself or appoint any other nominee.

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Sec 67 : PROCEDURES FOR SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES AND POWERS OF

REGISTRAR OR NOMINEE

2) A Registrar or a Nominee having a dispute under Sec 66 shall in addition to the

powers conferred on him under that section, have the same powers as are vested

in a Civil Court while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedures 1908 (5 of

1908) in respect of the following matters namely :

a) Summoning and enforcing the attendance of persons and examining them

on oath.

b) Requiring the discovery and inspection of documents.

c) Receiving evidence on affidavits.

d) Requisitioning any public record or copies there of from any count or

office.

e) Issuing commissions for the examinations of witnesses or documents.

f) Any other matter which may be prescribed.

3) Except with the permission of the Registrar or the Nominee, no party shall be

represented at the hearing of any dispute by a legal practitioner.

4)

A) If any person whether he is a subscriber or not, has acquired any interest in the

property of the person who is a party to the dispute and the registrar is satisfied by

above act, the registrar may give an order which is binding on that person who has

acquired the interest in the property, in the manner as if he were the original party

to the dispute.

B) Where a dispute has been referred in the name of a wrong person, or where all the

necessary parties have not been included, the Registrar or the nominee may if he

is satisfied that it was due to a genuine mistake, order any other person to be

substituted or added as parties to the dispute at any stage of hearing of the dispute

on such terms as he thinks fit.

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C) The Registrar or Nominee may at any stage of proceedings either upon or without

an application of either party and on such terms as may appear to the Registrar or

Nominee to be just may order that the name of any party improperly joined be

struck off.

D) The person who is a party to the dispute and entitled to more than one relief in

respect of the same cause of action may claim all or any such relief, but if he

wants to claim any such relief, but he shall not be entitled to claim that relief,

except with the leave of the Registrar or the Nominee.

M. MISCELLANEOUS

Sec 73 : ADVISORY ROLE OF RBI

The Reserve Bank may tender to any State Government such advice on Questions of

policy with respect to this Act as it thinks fit either on its own motion or on a request

made by the State Government.

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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM

Chit funds in an age old unorganized non banking financial institution over the years

both the Government and players in this industry have tried to organize this important

institution which has been contributing significantly to the economic development of

the country.

Both the foreman and subscribers were incurring losses due to unorganisation and

lack of state control over the chit business.

The Chit Funds Act 1982, was a major step towards organizing this activity. The

efforts in this direction have however not been totally successful. The chit fund

operators still face problems as to the default by subscribers on payment, insolvency

of subscribers and fraudulent activities of the subscriber.

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This project study is based on the pronounce of chit industry, Profitability in investing

in Chit funds and an attempt is made to find out the implications of running the chit

funds and offer suggestions.

SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The project report covers the Chit Fund Act 1982, the influencing authorities of chit

funds, a Company Profiles, an Analysis of the data collected from 50 respondents and

their views on chit business and chit funds as a source of finance. The Analysis and

evaluation of responses about the risks, advantages of the role of chit funds in the

economic development of the country.

A reader of this project report would get an exhaustive information on the operation

of chit business, the legal framework binding chit operators with reference to the

PCPL.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The general objectives of this project is to present a consolidated report on the

“Profitability in investing in Chit funds of the Country with specific reference to

‘PCPL’”.

The other objectives are :

a) The functioning of chit funds.

b) The legal framework governing the chit fund industry.

c) The member profile required for membership of PCPL.

d) To know the attitude of the customers about investing in the chit funds.

e) Customer satisfaction measurement of PCPL.

Research Design

a) Type of Research Study: A social research on Financial activity for

economic development using data collected from Respondents as primary data

and theoretical data as secondary data.

b) Tool for Collection Data: Structured Questionnaire both for the members of

the company and the company.

c) Sample Design: Selected Targeted Company, i.e., PCPL and 50 Respondents

selected as Random Sample Method.

d) Method of Collecting Data: Interview method and investigative method.

e) Method of Analysis: Quantitative and Descriptive Analysis.

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The findings are recorded based on evaluation of Data, the evaluation is done for each

data and conclusion is based on the evaluation of the data.

Suggestions are given at the end of the project study.

Limitations

The project being for educational purpose, was restricted to the study of one chit fund

operator being PCPL. Since the study was restricted to one chit fund operator, the

study cannot be generalized. Lack of availability of theoretical information on chit

funds was one of the major constraints faced. Due to the constraints of time and

money, the number of respondents has been restricted to 50 members only. The

information has been collected from the Chit Fund Act, Company Profile and

Respondents only.

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COMPANY PROFILE

Panchajanya Chits Pvt. Ltd (PCPL) is the 1st registered chit funds co., in the State of

Karnataka, registered under the Chit Funds Act 1982.

The company being registered under the Companies Act 1956, began its operations in

1984. PCPL is the 1st licensed chit operators coming under the preview of Chit Fund

Act, RBI and Registrars of Company.

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The company began its operation with a meager turnover of Rs. 32 lakh by the end of

1984, but with its constant dedication, hardwork and effort towards the growth of chit

industry and business community it has reached a record high of Rs. 1200 crores in

the year 1998-99, showing a average growth rate of 235% every year for the past 16

years.

The company has a member profile of more than 250 registered business class

customers and 100 employed customers participating actively in its chit programmes /

schemes.

Presently the company offers the following chit schemes.

Chit Value Months No.of

Members

Monthly Subscription

Rs. 1 lakh 40 40 2500

Rs. 5 lakhs 50 50 10000

Rs. 10 lakhs 25 25 40000

Rs. 25 lakhs 25 25 100000

In order to meet the growing demand of its clientele, the company proposes to start

the full chit schemes.

Chit Value Months No.of

Members

Monthly Subscription

Rs.

Rs. 50 lakhs 25 25 Rs. 2,00,000

Rs. 75 lakhs 25 25 Rs. 3,00,000

Rs. 100 lakhs 25 25 Rs. 4,00,000

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The management team comprises of Board of Directors, known of their commercial

acumen, who plan the company’s long term strategies and implement them in order to

receive results. The company has dedicated staff at all levels working in a smooth and

efficient manner.

MISSION

“Panchajanya endeavors to reach the zenith of business excellence through value – based

service and uncompromising quality there by ensuring complete customer satisfaction”

OBJECTIVES

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To develop business models and strategies that maximizes customers and

employee value.

To be a forerunner in the use of Chit solutions.

To ensure service norms and standard systems, on dot and round the clock

support.

Develop and retain key resource and capabilities.

To evolve continuously servicing organizations.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

01 D. Ramachandra Chairman.

02 Prashanth R. Dhondale Managing Director.

PROMOTERS:-

Mr. D. Ramachandra, Chairman.

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Mr. D. Ramachandra, 58 years, studied in Bangalore University. He worked in the

family’s retail cloth stores and readymade garment industry. He started an Industrial

Management Consultancy services in the year 1976 to 1984. He had exhaustive

knowledge of Industry, which resulted into the preparation of project reports, market

surveys and excellent contact and repo with banks and financial institutions and during

his stinct as consultant, he prepared around 300 project reports and innumerous

representations of industrialist before financial institutions. Soon it proved to be a domain

for new business learning and contacts. In 1984 he promoted Panchajanya Chits (P) Ltd.

As its founder Chairman and Managing Director he made a humble beginning in the Chit

industry. Panchajanya Chits scaled new heights year after year and has to its distinction

as the first licensed chit operator in the state, first to promote and operate Rs. 1 lakh, Rs.

2 lakhs, Rs. 3 lakhs, Rs. 5 lakhs, Rs. 10 lakhs and Rs. 25 lakhs chit groups in the state of

Karnataka. He became the President of Karnataka Chitsters Association, and in the year

1999 he was elected as the President of All India Association of Chit Funds, New Delhi.

He participated in number of meetings, seminars and workshops on Banking, Finance and

Chit Industry. Presently he is the Chairman of Banking and Finance and Chit Industry.

Presently he is the Chairman of Banking and Finance Committee with various

educational, religious and social organizations and has been an active member of many

institutions, clubs including the Rotary International.

Sri. Prashanth R. Dhondale, Managing Director.

Mr. Prashanth R. Dhondale, 24 years, is the son of Mr. D. Ramachandra, the founder of

Panchajanya Chits. He studied as a commerce student from the University of Bangalore.

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He was associated with Chit Industry from the age of his teens, who was virtually

brought up in and among the Chit Industry. His penchant for Chit Industry resulted into

his choosing the same as a career. His contact with Chit Industry began as early as 18

years and he has very wide knowledge of chits under the tutege of his illustrious father

and is a veteran in solving all problems concerning chits. His yound hunger for growth

and excellence has led the company at an astounding growth rate and he is instrumental

in establishing alliances with top notch Captains of Industry, Trade and Commerce. He

heads the Corporate office of the company, which is equipped with all modern business

equipment, fully computerized and has an air conditioned ambience at Madhav Nagar,

Race course Road, Bangalore 560001. He leads a highly efficient and result oriented

team of professional executives, who are instrumental in promotion and operation of chit

groups worth Rs. 3790 lakhs in a short span of 36 months, which is a record in the field

of Chit Industry. He is connected with many organizations, institutes and clubs. He is

also a good classical singer.

The company has its registered office at Chickpet but with a objective to serve its

customers more effective and meet the growth of the company, a new corporate office

was set up in Madhav Nagar which began its operation in June 1997.

ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF DATA

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Chit Funds are age old conventional financial institution in India. But of late chit funds

have taken the role of a organized system. However it could not be classified as Banking

System nor lending system, but it is having its own unique financial operations. In view

of the very high risk factors both for the members and for the people who conduct chit

funds. Many normal educated persons who are not investing in this financial institutions.

Only those who had (immediate need for) unexpected need for finance who were

engaged in risky business and those who did not want to invest in Banking institutions,

those who wanted high yields were investing in Chit funds. Persons with (high) sound

financial background, those who had control in their own local areas were running chit

funds in unorganized manner. There were incidents of incurring loss, both by the

members and the chit fund owners, but it was a fact that very heavy turnover was carried

out throughout country especially in Rural and sub urban areas. Money was not

accounted for and there was not control over the chit fund activity.

Chit Funds have contributed widely for economic development because most of the

members were those who were engaged in one or other kind of business and the money

was doubled. Considering the importance of Chit Funds in the company activity, the

Government of India enacted the Chit Fund act in 1982 to control and regulate the chit

funds. It ensured the state control and the control by RBI on chit funds activities and now

chit funds has become one of the recognized financial institutions in India. The chit fund

companies have been registered under companies act 1956, with their Articles of

Association and Memorandum of Association.

Upto this day, the searches made on various studies pertaining to finance have revealed

that no project study was made on the Profitability in investing in Chit Funds. Therefore a

case study is undertaken to conduct a study with the objective of understanding the

intrigues of running a chit fund company and the expectations of members.

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Among many registered firms dealing with Chit funds in Karnataka, the Panchajanya

Chits Pvt. Ltd, is the one which has become popular and therefore this study is with

particular reference to Panchajanya Chits Pvt Ltd.

The data has been collected from 50 respondents who are the members of PCPL. A

structured Questionnaire was used to collect the data which is placed at Annexure A.

Each data is tabled and analyzed.

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Analysis

Table 1 : Indicates the name profile of the respondents

Particulars No. of Respondents Percentage

Name Given 48 96

Name not Given 02 04

Total 50 100

From the above table and graph, 48 persons has given their name and only 2 persons have

not given their name.

Inference:

Name indicates the identity of the respondents and his opinion in furnishing the data,

which could be relied upon.

It is seen from the above table and graph that 96% of the respondents have given their

name and therefore it is evident that they are totally willing to participate in the project

study. Hence, the data supplied by them can be reliable.

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Table 2 : Indicates the age profile of the respondents.

Particulars No. of respondents Percentage

20 – 25 Years 2 425 – 35 Years 16 3235 – 45 Years 22 4445 & Above 10 20

Inference:

From the above its clearly shows that the respondents between the age group of 35 – 45

Years are majority and hence it shows that they are all experienced in their respective

fields and have good decision make abilities in investing in chit funds.

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Table 3 : Indicates the qualification profile of the respondents.

Particulars No. of respondents Percentage

Undergraduate 08 16

Graduate 32 64

Post Graduate 10 20

Total 50 100

Inference:

Educational qualification makes respondents to take the right decision in investments.

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From the above, it is presumed that respondents will have clear thinking about the

advantages and care to be taken in chit fund investments.

Table 4 : Indicates the occupation profile of the respondents.

Particulars No. of Respondents PercentageSalary Earners 5 10Business 37 74Others 8 16Total 50 100

Inference:

From the above its clear that most of the respondents are engaged in business and

therefore they need money for cash flow to carry out the business as working capital.

They can take a decision when to bid the amount from chit unlike applying to the bank

and rising the loan where securities issues arise.

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Table 5 : Indicates the annual income profile of the respondents.

5a. Salary Earners

Income No of Respondents Percentage2 – 3 Lakhs 2 403 – 4 Lakhs 2 40

More than 4 Lakhs 1 20Total 05 100

Inference:

Respondents having considerable amount of income to over come the risk and invest in

chit funds.

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5b. Businessmen’s

Turnover No. of respondents Percentage

Up to 25 Lakhs 08 2225 – 50 Lakhs 13 3550 – 100 Lakhs 12 32Above 1 Crore 04 11

Total 37 100

Inference:

Every business must have a annual turnover, which decides the stability and growth of

business. This decides the profit and investment pattern.

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From above it is presumed that the respondents have considerable amount of turnover to

over come the risk and invest in chit funds.

5c. Other Respondents

Income No of Respondents Percentage2 – 3 Lakhs 3 383 – 4 Lakhs 4 50

More than 4 Lakhs 1 12Total 08 100

Inference:

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Respondents having considerable amount of income to over come the risk and invest in

chit funds.

Table 6: Indicates the membership profile of the respondents.

No. of Years No. of respondents PercentageBelow 2 08 16

2 – 4 06 124 – 6 08 166 – 8 10 20

Above 8 18 36Total 50 100

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This data is to ascertain the period of association of membership with PCPL.

Inference:

It is confirmed from the above data that the respondents have built a good rapport with

PCPL and have been the members of different types of chit schemes over many years.

This will definitely attract other members to join the chit fund and also the new members

to continue the membership.

Table 7 : Indicates the chit group membership.

Chit Amount No. of Respondents Percentage1 Lakh 12 245 Lakh 20 4010 Lakh 06 1225 Lakh 08 1650 Lakh 04 08

Total 50 100

Inference :

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From the above data it seems that the most popular chit groups are 1 lakh and 5 lakhs

groups, which attract moderate and stabilized business groups. However there are high

interest business respondents who are members of other chit groups.

This evaluation further reveals that the respondents must have a high monthly income

because the instalment towards chit fund ranges from minimum of Rs. 2500 per month to

a maximum of Rs. 2 lakhs per month, besides this other expenditures and commitments.

Hence it is felt that those business that have continuous sources of income can become

the members of high value chit groups.

Table 8 : Indicates when the chit is normally bid.

Period No. of Respondents PercentageBetween 2nd & 10th month 15 30

Between 11th & 20th month 11 22Between 21st & 30th month 09 18

30th month onwards 09 18As need arises 06 12

Total 50 100

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Inference:

The chits are bid based on financial requirement and sometimes when their ia urgency,

the subscribers may bid by foregoing heavy amount.

The above data reveals the patterns in which the respondents have bid and drawn their

chit amounts. Every respondent has its own needs for funds. It could be necessary for one

bidder or more at a time, whereas others might not have such an immediate need.

The need for such finance to creep over the financial crisis or constraints brings out the

picture, the discount or bidding or auction factor. The members in need make their bid in

auction and person with the highest bid takes the chit draw.

However, the analysis of the data reveals that the bidders plan well and do not lose much

by foregoing the chit fund.

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Table 9 : Indicates the maximum percentage foregone.

Percentage foregone No. of Respondents Percentage5 – 10 % 25 5010 – 15 % 12 2415 – 20 % 08 16

Above 20 % 05 10Total 50 100

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Inference :

Respondents who forego 25% onwards are early drawer or bidders who actually need

quick money. There is corroboration in the response from table 8 and 9, normally those

who forego less percentage by bidding will have already earned more than or equal

amount by way of dividends and virtually they are not the losers.

Table 10 : Indicates the interest rate on the foregone amount.

Particulars No. of respondents PercentageInterest rate is high 02 04Interest is low 48 96Total 50 100

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Inference:

From the above table and chart it is clear that the interest rate on the foregone amount is

less and it works out in favor of the bidder, compared to the interest charged on the

amount when taken on credit from the market.

Table11 : Indicates the use of the chit amount.

Particulars No. of Respondents PercentageBusiness:

- Working Capital- Business Assets

3210

6420

Private Property 08 16Total 50 100

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Inference:

The pattern of chit fund is an interesting topic to discus. Every individual has his own

plan for the use chit amount. In the above table 64% of the respondents used their chit

amounts for their working capital in their business, basically because they are from the

business class, the most important factor is business growth. A total a 20% of the ‘R’ use

chit amount for acquiring the business asset, which help in increasing the productivity of

the firm. Only 16% of the respondents used the chit money for their private or personal

use for buying certain personal assets or private properties. From this it is clear that the

members who draw the chit money for business savings, a few members may use it for

private expenditure or property.

Table 12 : Indicates the security demanded and provided.

Particulars No. of respondents PercentageSecurity Provided 20 40

Security not Provided 30 60Total 50 100

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Inference :

The above data provides details on security demanded by the company from the prized

subscribers. However, the above data reveals that the majority of the clients being 60% of

the respondents have not given any security, i.e., because they have built a very good

rapport with the company and since their guarantee stands at their association with the

company for the past years on the past performance.

However, 40% of respondents have been asked to submit th security as against the drawn

amount or chit, being the security for default of such prized subscribers. From the above,

it may be ascertained that the chit funds for the business people are preferred to the banks

or any other financial institution because these securities are must, though a client is

continuously doing business with them. In chit fund, personal rapport plays a vital role

and therefore security is not always required.

Table 13: Indicates the advantages of chit funds.

Sl. No Particulars No. of respomdents Percentage1 Money is easily & quickly available 08 16

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2 Repayment in easy instalments 20 403 The profits distributed as dividend 4 084 Interest is low 10 205 Easy Membership 8 16

Total 50 100

A d v a n t a g e s o f C h i t F u n d s

8

2 0

4

1 08

0

5

1 0

1 5

2 0

2 5

1 2 3 4 5

S e r ie s 1

Inference:

From the above data, most of the people invest in chits due to easy monthly instalments.

Table 14 : Indicates profitability in investing in chit funds.

Particulars No. of Respondents Percentage

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Profitable 50 100Not Profitable Nil 00

Total 50 100

Inference :

The above data reveals that all the respondents believe that investing in chit funds are

very profitable.

Table 15 : Indicates the average profit earned from chits.

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Profit (Range) No. of Respondents Percentage1 – 5 % Nil 00

10 – 15 % 22 44Above 15% 28 56

Total 50 100

Inference :

The data clearly shows that the 56% of the respondents earn a profit of 15% and more

and this shows that the profit earned through chit funds is a very considerable amount.

Table 16 : Indicates the comparison of profit with other financial institution.

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Particulars No. of respondents PercentageProfits earned more than

other financial institutions32 64

Profits earned lesser than other financial institutions

18 36

Total 50 100

Inference :

The above data reveals that 64% of the respondents agree that they earn good profits

through chit funds. Hence, investing in chit funds is a profitable activity.

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Table 17 : Indicates the satisfaction of the customers towards the service

provided by the company.

Particulars No. of respondents PercentageSatisfied with the service 45 90

Not satisfied with the service 05 10Total 50 100

Inference:

From the above data, it reveals that 90% of the respondents are satisfied with the service

provided by the company. Hence, it shows that the company is very much concerned

about its customers in providing them with good service.

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FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTIONS

1. FINDINGS

On the analysis and evaluation of the data collected from the chit fund company, the

following important findings are recorded.

1) PCPL is a well established company having established in the year 1984, which is

registered under Companies Act.

2) It is also covered under Chit Funds Act 1982.

3) It has to obtain the license for every chit group as per the Act.

4) The company runs the chit under 4 schemes at present which are all designed for

Business community because minimum chit amount is 1 lakh and maximum chit

amount is 25 lakhs.

5) The monthly Turnover for each chit group would range from 2000 to 1,00,000

rupees and for each chit fund there will be requirement of members and these are

meticulously fulfilled.

6) Majority of the members are from Karnataka and only few are from other states.

7) The members are not permanent and their membership is confirmed only to a chit

group, after which it is left to them to become a member for a new chit group.

8) The members who want to draw money have to being their bid where the

minimum bid is prescribed for every chit fund.

9) There is no private prizing and it is a monthly bidding.

10) The bidding is an open activity only among the members.

11) There is minimum of 5% of the bid amount to be foregone by the subscriber and

the subscriber cannot go beyond 30%.

12) The bidding surplus is distributed equally as dividend among subscribers and

thereby the loss, if any by early bidding is made good to a maximum extent.

13) The RBI controls the chit fund activities as stipulated under Chit Fund Act.

14) The Joint Registrar of Chits controls all the chit fund activities in Karnataka,

because many returns have to be sent to him.

15) Normally the member profile must be those as follows

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Established in Business – Balance Sheet and Income Statement to be

provided.

Whose credentials are well known.

16) The chit funds demand securities in the form of Bank Guarantee, property

documents, in the initial stages, and when once the rapport is built, then the

demand for security is relaxed.

17) The new schemes are developed based on the customer (member) demands,

company decisions, and reserves and surplus of the company.

On the analysis and evaluation of the data collected from the Respondents

The respondents are mostly from the business community and their atitude towards

investing is very favourable, and as far as PCPL the customers are very much satisfied

with the services provided by the company and are very loyal t te copmany.

The members have selected chit funds because of various reasons among which

following are important reasons.

iv. Money is easily available.

v. It can be repaid in easy monthly installments.

vi. Procedural and documentation formalities are very less.

The surplus is distributed among members as dividend.

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II CONCLUSION

The project study makes a deep study on the chit fund industry and the responses of the

foreman and its subscribers.

The project covers the aspect of profitability in investing in Chit funds. The legal

framework governing the Chit business, and the responses of the members of the Chit

Business to know the attitude of the customeers towards investing in chit funds and

customer satisfaction measurement.

The objective of the study being a depth study of the chit business operation and risks

involved in such business. The ways of overcoming such risks in chit business have been

identified in this project study. The project also covers the responses of 50 members, who

were surveyed, supported the fact that chit funds is very important and preferable as

compared to other sources of finance.

This study has fulfilled the objective of the researcher i.e., the researcher has learnt how a

chit fund can be of help to the people in Business community in providing adequate

financial resources. It has also revealed that the chit funds in India, which were run

(conducted) most unorganized have now been legalized as one of the Non Banking

Financial Institutions with statutory control over the activities.

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III SUGGESTIONS

Though the PCPL scheme has been well accepted by the members, yet based on the study

made the following suggestions are offered to improve functions of the Chit Fund.

10) The company PCPL can be more aggressive and increase its membership

profile.

11) The risk factors can be covered by the company by making a good study

of membership profile.

12) The risk perception of subscriber can be overcome, by the company by

making its transaction more transparent.

13) The company can introduce more schemes, based on a survey and thus

making the company more attractive or beneficial to the members.

14) The company can reduce its commission charges from 5% to a lower rate,

thus will increase the scope for more individuals.

15) The company can consolidate the chit business by insuring each scheme

against any risks.

16) The company can introduce incentive or schemes, so as to motivate the

subscribers to make prompt payment of subscription money.

17) The company can introduce lower amount chit schemes and tap the large

lower middle income group people.

18) The general public has to be communicated the advantages of Registered

Chit Funds.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

The Chit Fund Act, 1982 – M/s Vijaya Publications.

Modern Economic Theory – S. Chand & Co. Ltd.

– K.K. Dewett.

Economics of Development and Planning

- A.N. Agrawal ; Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.,

- Kundan Lal.

Finance and Profits

- N.J. Yasaswy ; Vision Books Pvt. Ltd.

Business Finance.

Financial Management

- P.N. Reddy, H.R. Appannaiah, B.G. Sathyaprasad; Himalaya Publication

House.

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