Section 9(1)(a) in Prevention of Money-Laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005
(a)at the time of commencement of an account-based relationship -(i)identify its clients, verify their identity, obtain information on the purpose and intended nature of the business relationship; and(ii)determine whether a client is acting on behalf of a beneficial owner, and identify the beneficial owner and take all steps to verify the identity of the beneficial owner: