(1) The Corporation may, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed in this behalf, borrow money in the open market or otherwise with a view to providing itself with adequate resources.
(2) All moneys borrowed under sub-section (1) may be guaranteed by the Government as to the repayment of principal and the payment of interest at such rates and such conditions as the Government may determine at the time the moneys are borrowed.
Explanation.–– The expression “to borrow money” with all its grammatical variations and cognate expressions includes, acceptance of deposits (not being deposits accepted under section 22-T) from the public for a specified period and on payment of interest thereon to the depositors at specified rates.