All about Form PAS-6

The introduction of PAS-6 by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in pursuance to the sub-rule (8) of rule 9A of the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014 which was amended vide Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities)Third Amendment Rules,2019.

Purpose of Form PAS-6:

PAS-6 (Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Report a half-yearly basis) which is used for reconciliation of the share capital audit report on the half –year basis.

Applicability of Form PAS-6:

1. Unlisted Public Companies.

2. Applicable with effect from July 15, 2020.

3. Form PAS-6 is a half yearly audit report on reconciliation of share capital which is to be signed by a PCS/PCA (Practicing Company Secretary / Chartered Accountant).

4. All information shall be furnished within 60 days from the end of each half year (30^th September/31^st March) for each ISIN separately.

5 .The Company shall immediately bring to the notice of the depositories any difference observed in its issued capital and the capital held in dematerialised form.

Key Details of the Form PAS-6:

• ISIN(International Securities Identification Number)
• Period for which return is filling.
• Details of capital of the Company.

• Reasons for difference if any in (a) and (e)
• Details of changes in Share Capital during the half –year under due to any:

1. Right Issue

2. Bonus Issue

3. Private Placement

4. ESOPs

5. Amalgamation

6. Conversion

7. Buy Back

8. Capital Reduction

9. Forfeiture

10. Or any other

Details of No. of Shares and the fact whether intimated to NSDL/CDSL shall also be mentioned in the form PAS-6.

• Proper details or shares held by the Promoters, Directors and KMP.
• Particulars about register of members, whether updated or not.
• Particulars of total no. of demat request, if any confirmed within 21days.
• Particulars of total no. of demat request, if any pending beyond 21day with proper reasons of delay.
• Particulars of Company Secretary of the Company, if any.
• Particulars of the practicing Professional who is certifying the form.

Note: All information shall be furnished for the half year ended 30^th September and 31^st March in every financial year for each ISIN separately. 

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Author- CS Aakansha Negi and contracted at csaakanshanegi@gmail.com