It could be argued that these strictures, notably the restriction on buying local banks, which was imposed by the central bank in 2005 and is expected to be lifted in 2009, allowed banks like ICICI to leap ahead.

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The restriction on those who could buy certain ex-local authority properties typically takes between 10% and 20% off the full market value of an ex-council home and allows those who have lived or worked in an area for three years or more, more chance to get on the housing ladder.

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In Dumfries, local businesses, both public and private sector, have had some form of restriction in place now for a while, therefore the implementation of the legislation is for them merely a progression of existing measures, although many staff are unhappy at the prospect of being forced outside in the darkest depths of winter to have a smoke.

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