The order holds that delayed dematerialisation of securities violates Section 29(1A) and Rule 9A. The company and directors were penalised under the residuary provision for prolonged non-compliance.
Failure to file INC-20A within 180 days resulted in penalties on both the company and its directors. The order highlights strict enforcement of commencement of business provisions.
The authority held directors personally liable for a prolonged default in commencement compliance. The case highlights that continuing defaults can result in maximum statutory penalties.
The order holds that an additional director cannot continue beyond the statutory cut-off date without shareholder approval. Allowing delayed regularisation attracted penalties under Section 172.
The appellate authority sent the matter back for re-investigation after the developer claimed that a higher benefit than alleged profiteering was already passed to buyers. The key takeaway is that factual verification of claimed price reductions is essential before confirming profiteering.
FAST-DS 2026 targets inadvertent non-reporting such as dormant bank accounts or foreign RSUs. It allows clean-up at a significantly lower cost with legal certainty.
The new reassessment framework mandates enquiry, hearing, and a reasoned order before reopening. Courts now test jurisdiction on procedural compliance, not mere allegations of escaped income.
India has moved from a uniform ITR deadline to a category-based system linked to audits and income complexity. The reform improves compliance efficiency while remaining rooted in statutory authority.
The Budget cuts harsh tax rates, eases appeal deposits, and extends filing timelines to reduce compliance stress. It signals a shift toward certainty, lower litigation, and voluntary compliance.
SEBI has proposed slashing the minimum individual investment in Social Impact Funds from ₹2 lakh to ₹1,000. The move aims to attract small investors and align AIF norms with existing SSE fundraising thresholds.
