India’s tax laws are adapting to platforms, creators, and cross-border digital services. This piece explains how income-tax provisions, equalisation levy, and GST rules attempt to capture digital value and where complexity still hampers certainty and ease of compliance.
The ROC held that undertaking new activities without prior amendment of the Memorandum breaches Section 4(1)(c). Even subsequent regularisation does not erase liability for the period of non-compliance.
The order addresses an auditor’s omission to flag registered charges despite contrary financial disclosures. It confirms that such reporting lapses invite penalties under company law.
The Registrar held that failure to display the exact registered office address on the company signboard violates Section 12 of the Companies Act. Even after rectification, penalties were upheld for the period during which the default continued.
The company admitted procedural non-compliance in disclosures linked to securities issuance and sought adjudication voluntarily. Despite the absence of mala fide intent, penalties were imposed for violation of capital-raising rules.
The order underscores that MCA records are public and relied upon by stakeholders, making precision in filings non-negotiable. Any incorrect particulars can invite penalties on both the company and the signatory.
The ROC ruled that filing an annual return with wrong AGM dates violates statutory obligations. Subsequent requests to mark the form defective do not nullify penalty liability.
The order deals with failure to attach a registered valuer’s report while filing PAS-3 for debenture allotment. It confirms that such procedural lapses attract penalties under company law.
The ROC held that failure to attach a registered valuer’s report with Form PAS-3 violates Section 39 of the Companies Act. Even a procedural lapse attracts penalty, though relief may apply to eligible startups.
The authority noted refusal to respond to the show cause notice and unwillingness to continue practice. Cancellation followed due to failure to meet eligibility conditions.
