The adjudicating authority held that failure to maintain the statutory register of members is a clear violation of Section 88. Such non-compliance attracts monetary penalties on both the company and its directors.
Authorities held that non-holding of Board meetings since incorporation is a serious governance lapse. Directors were personally penalised for violating mandatory meeting requirements under company law.
Failure to file AOC-4 for multiple years led to penalties under Section 137(3). The order reiterates that statutory timelines are mandatory and enforceable through adjudication.
Authorities held that failure to explain adverse audit remarks in the Directors’ Report violates statutory disclosure duties and attracts mandatory penalties.
The authority held that absence of a statutory register of members at the registered office violates Section 88. Administrative or record-keeping difficulties were not accepted as a defence, resulting in penalties on the company and directors.
The ROC imposed penalties after finding that mandatory Board Meetings were not held since incorporation. The key takeaway is that holding and documenting Board Meetings is a strict statutory obligation.
SEBI’s informal guidance confirms that corporate governance compliance reports must reach the full Board. Delegation to committees alone does not meet statutory disclosure requirements.
The draft directions consolidate existing CDS norms and add regulations for newer credit derivative products. The move seeks to expand market depth while maintaining strong prudential safeguards.
The draft directions remove the need for prior approval to open branches, signalling a shift toward faster and more flexible NBFC expansion while retaining regulatory oversight.
With GDP growth resilient and inflation near target, rates were left unchanged. The decision is accompanied by reforms on mis-selling, digital fraud protection, MSME credit, and market deepening.
