Follow Us:

company secretaries

Latest Articles


The “Corporate Mitra” Shift: A Threat or an Evolution for CAs, CSs and CMAs?

CA, CS, CMA : The reform shifts routine compliance to para-professionals, creating fee pressure and client shifts. Professionals must move towar...

April 18, 2026 1092 Views 0 comment Print

Role of CS in IPO Readiness: Legal, Governance and Compliance Perspective

Company Law : This explains how Company Secretaries ensure legal, governance, and compliance preparedness before listing. The key takeaway is th...

January 24, 2026 1038 Views 0 comment Print

Problems Faced by CS Students During Exams and How to Overcome Them

CA, CS, CMA : Effective study strategies for CS students, including overcoming challenges like lack of focus and poor presentation. Learn tips f...

September 25, 2025 969 Views 0 comment Print

Adapting to Change: How Company Secretaries Are Redefining Their Role

CA, CS, CMA : Explore how the role of a company secretary has transformed from a traditional administrative position to a strategic governance p...

September 4, 2025 1059 Views 0 comment Print

Convergence of Technology & Corporate Law: Is Indian CS Ready for AI?

CA, CS, CMA : A summary of how AI is reshaping the role of Company Secretaries in India, from automating compliance tasks to new responsibilitie...

August 14, 2025 1071 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


ICSI First BI-Annual Western Region Convocation of FY 2026-2027 (First Half)

CA, CS, CMA : The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has announced the first bi-annual Western Region Convocation for FY 2026–27...

June 4, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI First BI-Annual Northern Region Convocation of FY 2026-2027

CA, CS, CMA : ICSI announced two Northern Region Convocation sessions on 9 June 2026 in Amritsar, mandating advance registration, identity proof...

May 15, 2026 5064 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI First Bi-Annual Eastern Region Convocation of Fy 2026-2027

Company Law : The issue concerns eligibility and participation rules for the convocation. ICSI has clarified that members who do not attend will...

May 5, 2026 690 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Invites Feedback on CS Syllabus Revision

Company Law : ICSI has proposed revising the CS syllabus to align with the National Education Policy and global practices. Stakeholder input wil...

May 1, 2026 354 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Invites Stakeholder Feedback to Revise Company Secretary Course Syllabus

Company Law : The Institute has proposed syllabus changes to align with modern industry, regulatory, and technological needs. Stakeholders are i...

April 23, 2026 438 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Regulation 114(4) of Company Secretaries Regulations, 1982 permits only candidates to challenge election of office bearers

Income Tax : Supreme Court held that as per regulation 114(4) of the Company Secretaries Regulations, 1982 election can be challenged by the ca...

November 10, 2022 663 Views 0 comment Print

CA, CS, CMA authorised to present case on behalf of client under RERA

Corporate Law : Sanjay Ghiya Vs Union Of India (Rajasthan High Court) Rajasthan High Court held that CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Or COMPANY SECRETARIES ...

April 28, 2022 6501 Views 0 comment Print

Fees for certified copies sought under RTI cannot be charged under CS Act, 1980

CA, CS, CMA : Avenue for seeking certified copies as well as inspection is provided both in the Right to Information Act and in Company Secretar...

April 11, 2019 10284 Views 0 comment Print

Working as Asst CS/ Management Trainee cannot be considered as equal to CS

CA, CS, CMA : Working experience as an Assistant Company Secretary or a Management Trainee cannot be treated as equal to a Company Secretary so ...

February 5, 2019 2367 Views 0 comment Print

HC explains Liability of professionals acting as Non-executive directors

Company Law, Corporate Law : Practicing professionals are prohibited from acting as full time directors. They can only act as non-executive directors not perfo...

January 30, 2019 6084 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Failure to Appoint CS for Six Years: MCA imposes Penalty on 9 Directors & Company

Company Law : The Registrar of Companies found that the company remained without a whole-time Company Secretary from 2014 to 2020 in violation o...

May 14, 2026 171 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Heavy Penalty as Company Failed to Appoint Mandatory CS

Company Law : The adjudicating authority held that the company remained in continuous default for several years after becoming legally required ...

May 14, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print

Failure to Appoint Company Secretary: MCA Imposes ₹10 Lakh Penalty

Company Law : The case involved non-compliance with mandatory appointment of a whole-time company secretary. The authority held that delayed rec...

April 16, 2026 435 Views 0 comment Print

₹10 Lakh Penalty Imposed for Failure to Appoint Company Secretary for 2045 Days

Company Law : The authority penalized prolonged non-compliance with mandatory appointment requirements under Section 203. Despite later rectific...

April 16, 2026 387 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty Imposed for Delay in Appointing Company Secretary Beyond 6 Months

Company Law : Holds that failure to appoint a whole-time Company Secretary within the statutory timeline attracts penalty under section 203(5). ...

April 15, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print


Form No. MGT-8- Format of Certificate by A CS In Practice

August 30, 2020 18015 Views 1 comment Print

Form No. MGT-8 [Pursuant to section 92(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 11(2) of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014] CERTIFICATE BY A COMPANY SECRETARY (CS) IN PRACTICE  I have examined the registers, records, books and papers of M/s ———————————- (“the Company”), as required to be maintained under the Companies Act, 2013 (the […]

Company Secretary (CS) Appointment under Companies Act 2013

August 22, 2020 134391 Views 1 comment Print

A company secretary is a senior position in a private sector company or public sector organisation. The company secretary is responsible for the efficient administration of a company, particularly with regard to ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and for ensuring that decisions of the board of directors are implemented. The company secretary ensures that an organisation complies […]

CS-Executive : Company Law

August 22, 2020 20331 Views 0 comment Print

CS-EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME PAPER:1. COMPANY LAW CHAPTER-1: INTRODUCTION 1. MEANING & DEFINITION OF COMPANY: In terms of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act No. 18 of 2013) a “company” means a company incorporated under this Act or under any previous company law [Section 2(20)]. 2. NATURE & CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPANY: The most striking characteristics of a company […]

Checklist on SS-4 Report of the Board of Directors

August 20, 2020 2583 Views 0 comment Print

Checklist on SS-4 Report of the Board of Directors Reserves 1. If amount is transferred to reserves then mentioned the same. 2. If no amount is transferred to reserves the note should be mentioned in report. Dividend 1. Amount of dividend per share, percentage and dividend distribution tax thereon is to be mentioned. 2. Amount […]

ICSI relaxes requirement of Complying with Pre-Examination Test

July 26, 2020 2169 Views 0 comment Print

RELAXATION FOR COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF PRE-EXAMINATION TEST AND ONE DAY ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR ENROLLMENT TO COMPANY SECRETARIES EXAMINATIONS, DECEMBER 2020 SESSION (IN VIEW OF UNPRECEDENTED CRISIS IN THE COUNTRY DUE TO CORONA VIRUS OUTBREAK)

10 recent Important decisions taken by Council of ICSI

July 26, 2020 1215 Views 0 comment Print

Granting One More Attempt to Executive Progrmme (2012 old Syllabus) and Professional Programme (2012 Old Syllabus) Students in December, 2020 Session of Examinations. The Council approved to grant one more attempt to Executive Programme (2012 old syllabus) and Professional Programme (2012 old syllabus) students in December, 2020 session of Examination.

Company Secretary- Definition, Appointment, Roles, Responsibilities, Opportunities 

July 23, 2020 132228 Views 3 comments Print

COMPANY SECRETARY A Company Secretary is not just an employee of the Company, he can take a corporate to the highest level with his capabilities and expertise knowledge in the Corporate Laws. He is not just the master of Company Law but also he knows the Interpretation of Law. So, he can become the master […]

Corporate Compliance Management- Secretarial Audit

July 23, 2020 6573 Views 0 comment Print

A Secretarial Audit is a mechanism to check the compliance of an organization to the laws, rules, regulations, notifications etc prevalent at the time of the audit. In this case, it is to check if a company has been complying with the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 and all of its rule therein.

PAS-6 Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit by A PCS

July 23, 2020 3861 Views 6 comments Print

PAS-6 Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Report (Half Yearly) 1. As per MCA notification dated 10th September, 2018 came into force on the 2nd day of October, 2018. In the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014, after rule 9, the following rule shall be inserted, namely: – (It is mandatory to for every […]

How to Prepare for CA CS CMA Examination – Plan, Tips & Strategy

July 11, 2020 5625 Views 0 comment Print

1. Find out what’s in the exam First of all, figure out the length of your course content and prepare yourself mentally. 2. Study Material Try and develop a sense to figure out excess study material from the exam point of view and cross that material immediately in your book. Study Material provided by the […]

Search Post by Date
June 2026
M T W T F S S
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
2930