परकीय चलन व्यवस्थापन विधेयक (FEMA) या दिवशी भारत सरकारने भारतीय संसदेमध्ये मांडला.
(1) 15 ऑगस्ट, 1998
(2) 4 ऑगस्ट, 1998
(3) 10 जानेवारी, 1997
(4) 26 जानेवारी, 1998

The correct answer is Option B (4th August, 1998).

Key Points:
• Legislative Introduction of FEMA Bill: The Foreign Exchange Management Bill, 1998 was introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Finance Minister on 4th August, 1998.
• Passing and Enactment: After review by the Standing Committee on Finance, it was passed by Parliament in late 1999 and became the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA).
• Enforcement Date: FEMA formally replaced the draconian Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA), 1973 on 1st June, 2000.
• Core Shift: FEMA marked a paradigm shift from "regulation and criminalization" under FERA to "management and facilitation" of external trade and payments, making forex violations civil offenses rather than criminal offenses.
• Official Key: The correct date of introduction is 4th August, 1998 (Option 2).
• Key Takeaway: The Foreign Exchange Management (FEMA) Bill was introduced in Parliament on 4th August 1998 to replace FERA.