The Companies Act is a legislation that governs the formation, functioning, and management of companies. Explore the key provisions, compliance requirements, and legal framework under the Companies Act.
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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has introduced a new scheme vide General Circular No. 23/2020 for relaxing the time for filing of e-Form CHG-1 / CHG-9 for creation or modification of Charges beyond 120 days of such creation or modification. Background As per the provisions of Section 77 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act), […]
‘Scheme for relaxation of time for filing forms related to creation or modification of charges under the Companies Act, 2013’ (‘Scheme’) by which relaxation has been granted in filling Form CHG – 1 and Form CHG – 9.
MCA vide its General Circular no. 23/2020 dated June 17, 2020 has issued Scheme for relaxation of time for filing forms related to creation or modification of charges under the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”). Synopsis of provisions related to filing (section 77 & 78 of the Act) – As per section 77, the charge […]
Checklist for Company Secretary to Plan for convening Annual General Meeting (AGM) through Electronic Means A. Background of provisions relating to Annual General Meeting When : Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”)and para 2 of SS-2 requires that all companies registered in India, other than a One Person Company, is required to […]
MCA introduces scheme for relaxation of time for filing forms related to creation or modification of charges ( Form CHG-1 and Form CHG-9) MCA vide General Circular dated 17th June, 2020 has introduced Scheme for relaxation of time for filing forms related to creation or modification of charge i.e CHG-1 and CHG-9 under the Companies […]
The companies are required to file forms related to creation or modification of charges within the timelines provided in section 77 of the Companies Act, 2013, i.e. a total of 120 days of the creation or modification of charge.
Recent Amendments Under Companies Act, 2013 And Insolvency And Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Further to the official announcements made by the Hon’ble Finance Minister of India, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman during the press conference held on the 24th day of March 2020, Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Ministry of Law and Justice, has notified certain amendments to vide […]
MCA has announced vide General Circular No. 23/2020 a Scheme for relaxation of time limit of filing of forms relating to: 1. Creation of charges; 2. Modification of charges
MCA Circular No 23/2020 dated 17th June 2020 for relaxation of time for Registration/modification of charge Applicable to all type of Companies with effect from 17th June 2020. Forms covered Form CHG-1 (Creation or modification of charge) Form CHG-9 (Creation or modification of charge for debentures) Legal Provision As per section 77 of the Cos […]
Interpretation of Statutes plays a very important role in understanding the true meaning of law and applies it in ascertaining the correct view of what the law is saying. There are many rules describing the interpretation of statutes, say, Rule of Literal Interpretation, Rule of Logical Interpretation, Rule of Ejusdem Generis, Noscitur a Sociis, etc. […]
