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The procedure for creation and modification of charges under the Companies Act, 2013 is governed primarily by Sections 77 to 85 and the Companies (Registration of Charges) Rules, 2014. Companies must register charges with the Registrar of Companies (RoC) to ensure legal validity and protect creditor interests. The process begins with a board resolution authorizing execution and filing of documents. Charges are filed using Form CHG-1 (for general charges) or CHG-9 (for debentures) within 30 days of creation or modification, along with prescribed documents and details such as nature of charge, amount secured, and property involved. Upon successful filing, the RoC issues a certificate in Form CHG-2 or CHG-3. Companies are also required to maintain a register of charges in Form CHG-7. Delayed filings attract additional and ad valorem fees depending on the delay period. These provisions ensure transparency, legal enforceability, and proper recording of secured interests.

 Provisions related to Creation & Modification of Charges under Companies Act, 2013

 APLLICABLE PROVISIONS:

– Section 77 – Duty to Register Charges, etc.

– Section 78 – Application for Registration of Charge

– Section 79 – Section 77 to apply in certain matters

– Section 80 – Date of notice of charge

– Section 81 – Register of Charges to be kept by Registrar

– Section 85 – Company’s Register of Charges

– Rules – The Companies (Registration of Charges) Rules, 2014

PROCEDURE:

Sr. No Particulars Information /Attachment Timeline / Date
1. Convene a board meeting Agenda:

1. To authorizing a Director/KMP:

  • Execute relevant documents related to creation/ modification of the charge.
  • Submit documents with various authorities
  • File e-Forms with the Registrar of Companies (RoC)
At least 7 days prior notice or shorter notice as per applicable law
3. File Form

a. CHG-1: For general charges

b. CHG-9: For charges related to secured debentures

Attachments:

For CHG-1:

1. Instrument(s) of creation/modification

2. In case of Joint charge, particulars of all joint charge holders

3. Board Resolution (optional)

4. Sanction Letter (optional)

5. Any other document, as applicable

For CHG-9:

1. Resolution authorizing debenture issue (mandatory).

2. Central Government order if filed for rectification

3. Instrument containing details of the charge created or modified is mandatory in all cases.

4. Any other document, as applicable

within 30 days of execution of the instrument creating or modifying charge
4. Information Required in Form CHG-1 Information:

  • Date of instrument
  • Charge ID (in case of modification)
  • Nature and brief particulars of instrument
  • Location of charge (India/outside)
  • Type of charge
  • Charge Holder’s details (Name, Address, Email, PAN)
  • Amount secured
  • Description of property charged
  • Principal terms (interest rate, repayment terms, facility type, etc.)
  • Ownership details of property
  • Previous charge details (if any)
  • Details of present modification (in case of modification)

 

 

 

5. Information Required in Form CHG-9 Information

  • Purpose:
    • Creation/ Modification/ Rectification of charge for debentures
    • Charge ID (if applicable)
  • Type of debentures:

Debenture/Debenture Stock/Bond/Other

  • Applicant type: Company/Charge-holder/Trustee
  • Date and description of instrument
  • Type of charge
  • Complete address of charged property
  • Charge Holder/Trustee details (Name, Address, Email, PAN)
  • Debenture series details: Issue date, Max amount, RoC registration,
  • MGT-14 filing, etc.
  • Terms (interest rate, repayment terms, nature of facility, disbursement date, etc.)
  • Commission/discount paid on subscriptions (if any)
  • Modification details (if applicable)
6. Upon submission and payment of fees, RoC issues:

 

Form CHG-2 (Certificate of Creation), or

Form CHG-3 (Certificate of Modification)

 

 

 

7. Maintain a Register of Charges in Form CHG-7 At the company’s registered office

– either in physical or electronic form.

ADDITIONAL FEES FOR DELAYED FILING:

DELAY PERIOD FEE TYPE APPLICABLE RATE
Within 30 Days Normal Fees Normal Fees
31 to 60 Days Additional Fee
  • Small Companies/OPC: Up to 3 times the normal filing fee
  • Other Companies: Up to 6 times the normal filing fee
61 to 120 Days Ad-valorem Fee Normal Fee + Additional Fee + Ad valorem Fee

Ad valorem Fee

  • 0.025% of the charge amount (Max Rs.1 lakh) for Small Companies/OPC
  • 0.05% of the charge amount (Max Rs.5 lakh) for Other Companies.

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**This document is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Author : Mrs. Archana laddha , Manager at M/s Ronak Jhuthawat & Co, Practicing Company secretary Call: +91 98874 22212 | Email: compliancerjac@gmail.com

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