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1Companies (Specification of Definitions Details) Rules, 20143 rules
Chapter 1 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 3Related party
  • 4List of relatives in terms of clause (77) of section 2
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Companies (Specification of Definitions Details) Rules, 2014

3 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 3Related party
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2Companies (Restriction On Number of Layers) Rules, 20172 rules
Chapter 2 overview
  • 1Short title and Commencement
  • 2Restriction on number of layers for certain classes of holding companies
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Companies (Restriction On Number of Layers) Rules, 2017

2 rules
  • 1Short title and Commencement
  • 2Restriction on number of layers for certain classes of holding companies
3Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 201441 rules
Chapter 3 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definition
  • 3One Person Company
  • 4Nomination by the subscriber or member of One Person Company
  • 5Penalty
  • 6One Person Company to convert itself into a public company or a private company in certain cases
  • 7Conversion of private company into One Person Company
  • 8Undesirable names
  • 9Reservation of name
  • 10Where articles contain entrenchment provision
  • 11Model Articles
  • 12Application for incorporation of companies
  • 13Signing of memorandum and articles
  • 14Declaration by professionals
  • 15Affidavit from subscribers and first directors
  • 16Particulars of every subscriber to be filed with the Registrar at the time of incorporation
  • 17Particulars of first directors of the company and their consent to act as such
  • 18Certificate of incorporation
  • 19License under section 8 for new companies with charitable objects etc
  • 20License for existing companies
  • 21Conditions for conversion of a company registered under Section 8 into a company of any other kind
  • 22Other conditions to be complied with by companies registered under section 8 seeking conversion into any other kind
  • 23Intimation to Registrar of revocation of licence issued under section 8
  • 24Declaration at the time of commencement of business
  • 25Verification of registered office
  • 26Publication of name by company
  • 27Notice and verification of change of situation of the registered office
  • 28Shifting of registered office within the same State
  • 29Alteration of Memorandum by change of name
  • 30Shifting of registered office from one State or Union territory to another State
  • 31Certified copy of the order of the Central Government
  • 32Change of objects for which money is raised through prospectus
  • 33Alteration of articles
  • 34Copies of memorandum and articles, etc. to be given to members on request being made by them
  • 35Service of documents
  • 36Integrated Process for Incorporation
  • 37Conversion of unlimited liability company into a limited liability company by shares or guarantee
  • 38Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically (SPICE)
  • 39Conversion of a company limited by guarantee into a company limited by shares
  • 40Application under sub-section (41) of section 2 for change in financial year
  • 41Application under section 14 for conversion of public company into private company
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Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014

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  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definition
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4Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 201414 rules
Chapter 4 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Information to be stated in the prospectus
  • 4Reports to be set out in the Prospectus
  • 5Other matters and reports to be stated in the prospectus
  • 6Period for which information to be provided in certain cases
  • 7Variation in terms of contracts referred to in the prospectus or objects for which prospectus was issued
  • 8Offer of Sale by Members
  • 9Dematerialisation of securities
  • 10Shelf prospectus and Information Memorandum
  • 11Refund of Application Money
  • 12Return of Allotment
  • 13Payment of commission
  • 14Private Placement
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Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014

14 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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5Companies (Issue of Global Depository Receipts) Rules, 20149 rules
Chapter 5 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Eligibility to issue depository receipts
  • 4Conditions for issue of depository receipts
  • 5Manner and form of depository receipts
  • 6Voting rights
  • 7Proceeds of issue
  • 8Depository receipts prior to commencement
  • 9Non applicability of certain provisions of the Act
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Companies (Issue of Global Depository Receipts) Rules, 2014

9 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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6Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 201418 rules
Chapter 6 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Application
  • 4Equity shares with differential rights
  • 5Certificate of shares (where shares are not in demat form)
  • 6Issue of renewed or duplicate share certificate
  • 7Maintenance of share certificate forms and related books and documents
  • 8Issue of Sweat Equity shares
  • 9Issue and redemption of preference shares
  • 10Issue and redemption of preference shares by company in infrastructural projects
  • 11Instrument of transfer
  • 12Issue of employee stock options
  • 13Issue of shares on preferential basis
  • 14Issue of Bonus Shares
  • 15Notice to Registrar for alteration of share capital
  • 17Buy-back of shares or other securities
  • 18Debentures
  • 19Nomination by securities holders
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Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014

18 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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7National Company Law Tribunal (Procedure For Reduction of Share Capital of Company) Rules, 20166 rules
Chapter 7 overview
  • 1Short title and Commencement
  • 2Form of application or petition for Reduction of share capital under section 66
  • 3Issue of notice and directions by the National Company Law Tribunal
  • 4Representation by Central Government, Registrar etc. under sub-section (2) of section 66
  • 5Procedure with regard to representations and objections received
  • 6Order on application and Minute thereof
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National Company Law Tribunal (Procedure For Reduction of Share Capital of Company) Rules, 2016

6 rules
  • 1Short title and Commencement
  • 2Form of application or petition for Reduction of share capital under section 66
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8Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 201421 rules
Chapter 8 overview
  • 1Short title, commencement and application
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Terms and conditions of acceptance of deposits by companies
  • 4Form and particulars of advertisements or circulars
  • 5Manner and extent of deposit insurance
  • 6Creation of security
  • 7Appointment of trustee for depositors
  • 8Duties of trustees
  • 9Meeting of depositors
  • 10Form of application for deposits
  • 11Power to nominate
  • 12Furnishing of deposit receipts to depositors
  • 13Maintenance of liquid assets and creation of deposit repayment reserve account
  • 14Registers of deposits
  • 15General provisions regarding premature repayment of deposits
  • 16Return of deposits to be filed with the Registrar
  • 17Penal rate of interest
  • 18Power of Central Government to decide certain questions
  • 19Applicability of sections 73 and 74 to eligible companies
  • 20Statement regarding deposits existing as on the date of commencement of the Act
  • 21Punishment for contravention
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Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014

21 rules
  • 1Short title, commencement and application
  • 2Definitions
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9Companies (Registration of Charges) Rules, 201413 rules
Chapter 9 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Registration of creation or modification of charge
  • 4Application to Registrar
  • 5Application of rules in certain matters
  • 6Certificate of registration
  • 7Register of charges to be kept by the Registrar
  • 8Satisfaction of charge
  • 9Intimation of appointment of Receiver or Manager
  • 10Company’s register of charges
  • 11Register open for inspection
  • 12Rectification in register of charges on account of omission or misstatement of particulars in charge previously recorded and extension of time in filing of satisfaction of charge
  • 13Signing of charge e-forms by insolvency resolution professional or resolution professional or liquidator for companies under resolution or liquidation
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Companies (Registration of Charges) Rules, 2014

13 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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10Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 201430 rules
Chapter 10 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Register of members
  • 4Register of debenture holders or any other security holders
  • 5Maintenance of the Register of members etc. under section 88
  • 6Index of names to be included in Register
  • 7Foreign register of members, debenture holders, other security holders or beneficial owners residing outside India
  • 9Declaration in respect of beneficial interest in any shares
  • 10Closure of register of members or debenture holders or other security holders
  • 11Annual Return
  • 12Extract of annual return
  • 13Return of changes in shareholding position of promoters and top ten shareholders
  • 14Inspection of registers, returns etc
  • 15Preservation of register of members etc. and annual return
  • 16Copies of the registers and annual return
  • 17Calling of Extraordinary general meeting by requistionists
  • 18Notice of the meeting
  • 19Proxies
  • 20Voting through electronic means
  • 21Manner in which the Chairman of meeting shall get the poll process scrutinised and report thereon
  • 22Procedure to be followed for conducting business through postal ballot
  • 23Special Notice
  • 24Resolutions and agreements to be filed
  • 25Minutes of proceedings of general meeting, meeting of Board of Directors and other meetings and resolutions passed by postal ballot
  • 26Copy of minute book of general meeting
  • 27Maintenance and inspection of document in electronic form
  • 28Security of records maintained in electronic form
  • 29Inspection and copies of records maintained in electronic form
  • 30Penalty
  • 31Report on Annual General Meeting
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Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014

30 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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11Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules, 20188 rules
Chapter 11 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Declaration of significant beneficial ownership in shares under section 90
  • 4Return of significant beneficial owners in shares
  • 5Register of significant beneficial owners
  • 6Notice seeking information about significant beneficial owners
  • 7Application to the Tribunal
  • 8Non-Applicability
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Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules, 2018

8 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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12Companies (Declaration and Payment of Dividend) Rules, 20143 rules
Chapter 12 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Declaration of dividend out of reserves
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Companies (Declaration and Payment of Dividend) Rules, 2014

3 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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13Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Appointment of Chairperson and Members, Holding of Meetings and Provision For Offices and Officers) Rules, 201614 rules
Chapter 13 overview
  • 1Short title, extent and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Establishment of the Authority
  • 4Composition of the Authority
  • 5Chairperson of the Authority
  • 6Chief Executive Officer of the Authority
  • 7Members of the Authority
  • 8The term of office of members of the Authority
  • 9The number of officers and employees of the Authority
  • 10Functions of the Authority
  • 11Meetings
  • 12Member not to participate in meetings in certain cases
  • 13Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate proceedings of Authority
  • 14Protection of action taken in good faith
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Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Appointment of Chairperson and Members, Holding of Meetings and Provision For Offices and Officers) Rules, 2016

14 rules
  • 1Short title, extent and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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14Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 201612 rules
Chapter 14 overview
  • 1Short title, extent and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Fund
  • 4Accounts and audit
  • 5Statement to be furnished to the Fund
  • 6Manner of transfer of shares under sub-section (6) of section 124 to the Fund
  • 7Refunds to claimants from Fund
  • 8Power to direct payment of amount due to the Fund
  • 9Transfer of assets, liabilities, etc., of the existing IEPF to the Authority
  • 10Returns and reports
  • 11Protection of action taken in good faith
  • 12Repeal and savings
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Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Rules, 2016

12 rules
  • 1Short title, extent and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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15Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Recruitment, Salary and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of General Manager and Assistant General Manager) Rules, 201711 rules
Chapter 15 overview
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Application
  • 4Number of posts, classification and level in the pay matrix
  • 5Method of recruitment, eligibility etc
  • 6Procedure for appointment on deputation
  • 7Period of deputation
  • 8Conditions of service
  • 9Accommodation
  • 10Disciplinary Proceedings
  • 11Disqualification
  • 12Power to relax
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Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Recruitment, Salary and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of General Manager and Assistant General Manager) Rules, 2017

11 rules
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Application
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16Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Manner of Recruitment and Terms and Conditions of Service of Public Relation Officer and Assistant Manager) Rules, 20249 rules
Chapter 16 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Number of posts, classification and level in the pay matrix
  • 3Method of recruitment, eligibility etc
  • 4Conditions of service
  • 5Accommodation
  • 6Disciplinary Proceedings
  • 7Disqualification
  • 8Power to relax
  • 9Saving
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Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Manner of Recruitment and Terms and Conditions of Service of Public Relation Officer and Assistant Manager) Rules, 2024

9 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Number of posts, classification and level in the pay matrix
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17Companies (Accounts) Rules, 201414 rules
Chapter 17 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 2A2A. Notice of address at which books of account are to be maintained
  • 3Manner of books of account to be kept in electronic mode
  • 4Conditions regarding maintenance and inspection of certain financial information by directors
  • 5Form of Statement containing salient features of financial statements of subsidiaries
  • 6Manner of consolidation of accounts
  • 7Transitional provisions with respect to Accounting Standards
  • 8Matters to be included in Board’s report
  • 9Disclosures about CSR Policy
  • 10Statement containing salient features of financial statements
  • 11Manner of circulation of financial statements in certain cases
  • 12Filing of financial statements and fees to be paid thereon
  • 13Companies required to appoint internal auditor
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Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014

14 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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18Companies (Filing of Documents and Forms in Extensible Business Reporting Language) Rules, 20154 rules
Chapter 18 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Filing of financial statement with Registrar
  • 4Filing of cost audit report
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Companies (Filing of Documents and Forms in Extensible Business Reporting Language) Rules, 2015

4 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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19Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 20155 rules
Chapter 19 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Applicability of Accounting Standards
  • 4Obligation to comply with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)
  • 5Exemptions
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Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015

5 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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20Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 201410 rules
Chapter 20 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Corporate Social Responsibility
  • 4CSR Activities
  • 5CSR Committees
  • 6CSR Policy
  • 7CSR Expenditure
  • 8CSR Reporting
  • 9Display of CSR activities on its website
  • 10Transfer of unspent CSR amount
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Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014

10 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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21National Financial Reporting Authority Rules, 201819 rules
Chapter 21 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Classes of companies and bodies corporate governed by the Authority
  • 4Functions and duties of the Authority
  • 5Annual Return
  • 6Recommending accounting standards and auditing standards
  • 7Monitoring and enforcing compliance with accounting standards
  • 8Monitoring and enforcing compliance with auditing standards
  • 9Overseeing the quality of service and suggesting measures for improvement
  • 10Power to investigate
  • 11Disciplinary proceeding
  • 12Manner of enforcement of orders passed in disciplinary proceedings
  • 13Punishment in case of non-compliance
  • 14Role of chairperson and full-time member
  • 15Advisory committees, study groups and task forces
  • 16Financial reporting advocacy and education
  • 17Confidentiality and security of information
  • 18Avoidance of conflict of interest
  • 19International associations and international assistance
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National Financial Reporting Authority Rules, 2018

19 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • Browse 17 more provisions
22National Financial Reporting Authority (Recruitment, Salary, Allowances and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of Secretary, Officers and Other Employees of Authority) Rules, 20197 rules
Chapter 22 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Recruitment and appointment of employees
  • 4Pay, allowances and other benefits
  • 5Official visits abroad
  • 6Residuary provision
  • 7Power to relax
22

National Financial Reporting Authority (Recruitment, Salary, Allowances and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of Secretary, Officers and Other Employees of Authority) Rules, 2019

7 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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23National Financial Reporting Authority (Meeting For Transaction of Business) Rules, 20194 rules
Chapter 23 overview
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Meetings for transaction of business and procedure thereof
  • 4Power to regulate procedure in certain circumstances
  • 5Effect of any irregularities of procedure
23

National Financial Reporting Authority (Meeting For Transaction of Business) Rules, 2019

4 rules
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Meetings for transaction of business and procedure thereof
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24Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 20215 rules
Chapter 24 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Accounting Standards
  • 4Obligation to comply with Accounting Standards
  • 5Qualification for exemption or relaxation in respect of SMC
24

Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2021

5 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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25National Financial Reporting Authority Appointment of Part-Time Members Rules, 20223 rules
Chapter 25 overview
  • 0Preamble
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Appointment of Part-time member
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National Financial Reporting Authority Appointment of Part-Time Members Rules, 2022

3 rules
  • 0Preamble
  • 1Short title and commencement
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26Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 201412 rules
Chapter 26 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Manner and procedure of selection and appointment of auditors
  • 4Conditions for appointment and notice to Registrar
  • 5Class of Companies
  • 6Manner of rotation of auditors by the companies on expiry of their term
  • 7Removal of the auditor before expiry of his term
  • 8Resignation of auditor
  • 9Liability to devolve on concerned partners only
  • 11Other matters to be included in auditors report
  • 12Duties and powers of the company’s auditor with reference to the audit of the branch and the branch auditor
  • 14Remuneration of the Cost Auditor
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Companies (Audit and Auditors) Rules, 2014

12 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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27Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 20147 rules
Chapter 27 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Application of cost records
  • 4Applicability for cost audit
  • 5Maintenance of records
  • 6Cost audit
  • 7Rules not to apply in certain cases
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Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014

7 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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28Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 201418 rules
Chapter 28 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Woman director on the Board
  • 4Number of independent directors
  • 5Qualifications of independent director
  • 6Creation and maintenance of databank of persons offering to become independent directors
  • 7Small shareholders’ director
  • 8Consent to act as director
  • 9Application for allotment of Director Identification Number before appointment in an existing company
  • 10Allotment of DIN
  • 11Cancellation or surrender or Deactivation of DIN
  • 12Intimation of changes in particulars specified in DIN application
  • 13Notice of candidature of a person for directorship
  • 14Disqualification of directors’ sub-section (2) of section 164
  • 15Notice of resignation of director
  • 16Copy of resignation of director to be forwarded by him
  • 17Register of directors and key managerial personnel
  • 18Return containing the particulars of directors and the key managerial personnel
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Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014

18 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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29Companies (Creation and Maintenance of Databank of Independent Directors) Rules, 20196 rules
Chapter 29 overview
  • 1Short Title and Commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Creation and maintenance of data bank
  • 4Duties of the institute
  • 5Panel
  • 6Annual report on the capacity building of independent directors
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Companies (Creation and Maintenance of Databank of Independent Directors) Rules, 2019

6 rules
  • 1Short Title and Commencement
  • 2Definitions
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30Companies (Meetings of Board and Its Powers) Rules, 201417 rules
Chapter 30 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Meetings of Board through video conferencing or other audio visual means
  • 4Matters not to be dealt with in a meeting through video conferencing or other audio visual means
  • 5Passing of resolution by circulation
  • 6Committees of the Board
  • 7Establishment of vigil mechanism
  • 8Powers of Board
  • 9Disclosures by a director of his interest
  • 10Loans to Director etc. under section 185
  • 11Loan and investment by a company under section 186 of the Act
  • 12Register
  • 13Special Resolution
  • 14Investments of company to be held in its own name
  • 15Contract or arrangement with a related party
  • 16Register of contracts or arrangements in which directors are interested
  • 17Payment to director for loss of office, etc. in connection with transfer of undertaking, property or shares
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Companies (Meetings of Board and Its Powers) Rules, 2014

17 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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31Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 201410 rules
Chapter 31 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Filing of return of appointment
  • 4Sitting fees
  • 5Disclosure in Board’s report
  • 6Applications to the Central Government
  • 7Fees
  • 8Appointment of Key Managerial Personnel
  • 9Secretarial Audit Report
  • 10Duties of Company Secretary
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Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014

10 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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32Companies (Inspection, Investigation and Inquiry) Rules, 20146 rules
Chapter 32 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Appointment of persons having expertise in various fields
  • 4Terms and Condition of service
  • 5Security
  • 6Letter of Request, as per Section 217
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Companies (Inspection, Investigation and Inquiry) Rules, 2014

6 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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33Companies (Arrests in Connection With Investigation By Serious Fraud Investigation Office) Rules, 20179 rules
Chapter 33 overview
  • 1Short Title and Commencement
  • 2Rule 2
  • 3Rule 3
  • 4Rule 4
  • 5Rule 5
  • 6Rule 6
  • 8Rule 8
  • 9Rule 9
  • 14Rule 7
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Companies (Arrests in Connection With Investigation By Serious Fraud Investigation Office) Rules, 2017

9 rules
  • 1Short Title and Commencement
  • 2Rule 2
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34Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 201629 rules
Chapter 34 overview
  • 1Short Title and Commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Application for order of a meeting
  • 4Disclosures in application made to the Tribunal for compromise or arrangement. Creditors Responsibility Statement
  • 5Directions at hearing of the application
  • 6Notice of meeting
  • 7Advertisement of the notice of the meeting
  • 8Notice to statutory authorities
  • 9Voting
  • 10Proxies
  • 11Copy of compromise or arrangement to be furnished by the company
  • 12Affidavit of service
  • 13Result of the meeting to be decided by voting
  • 14Report of the result of the meeting by Chairperson
  • 15Petition for confirming compromise or arrangement
  • 16Date and notice of hearing
  • 17Order on petition
  • 18Application for directions under section 232 of the Act
  • 19Directions at hearing of application
  • 20Order under section 232 of the Act
  • 21Statement of compliance in mergers and amalgamations
  • 22Report on working of compromise or arrangement
  • 23Liberty to apply
  • 24Liberty of the Tribunal
  • 25Merger or Amalgamation of certain companies
  • 26Notice to dissenting shareholders for acquiring the shares
  • 27Determination of price for purchase of minority shareholding
  • 28Circular containing scheme of amalgamation or merger
  • 29Appeal under sub-section (2) of section 238 of the Act
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Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2016

29 rules
  • 1Short Title and Commencement
  • 2Definitions
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35Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 201720 rules
Chapter 35 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 4Qualifications and experience
  • 5Valuation Examination
  • 6Application for certificate of registration
  • 7Conditions of Registration
  • 8Conduct of Valuation
  • 9Temporary surrender
  • 10Functions of a Valuer
  • 11Transitional Arrangement
  • 12Eligibility for registered valuers organisations
  • 13Application for recognition
  • 14Conditions of Recognition
  • 15Cancellation or suspension of certificate of registration or recognition
  • 16Complaint against a registered valuer or registered valuers organisation
  • 17Procedure to be followed for cancellation or suspension of registration or recognition certificate
  • 18Valuation Standards
  • 19Committee to advise on valuation matters
  • 20Punishment for contravention
  • 21Punishment for false statement
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Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017

20 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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36Companies (Removal of Names of Companies From the Register of Companies) Rules, 201610 rules
Chapter 36 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Removal of name of company from the Register on suo-motu basis
  • 4Application for removal of name of company
  • 5Manner of filing of application
  • 6Form to be certified
  • 7Manner of publication of notice
  • 8Manner of notarisation, apostilisation or consularisation of indemnity bond and declaration in case of foreign nationals or non-resident Indians
  • 9Notice of striking off and dissolution of company
  • 10Applications or forms pending before Central Government
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Companies (Removal of Names of Companies From the Register of Companies) Rules, 2016

10 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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37Companies (Winding Up) Rules, 2020190 rules
Chapter 37 overview
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Petition for winding up
  • 4Statement of affairs
  • 5Admission of petition and directions as to advertisement
  • 6Copy of petition to be furnished
  • 7Advertisement of petition
  • 8Application for leave to withdraw petition
  • 9Substitution for original petitioner
  • 10Procedure on substitution
  • 11Affidavit-in-objection
  • 12Affidavit in reply
  • 13Applicability
  • 14Appointment of provisional liquidator or Company Liquidator
  • 15Rules applicable to provisional liquidator
  • 16Costs, etc., of provisional liquidator
  • 17Order to be sent to liquidator and form of order
  • 18Contents of winding up order
  • 19Directions on making winding up order
  • 20Advertisement of order
  • 21Declaration by Company Liquidator
  • 22Company Liquidator to take charge of assets and books and papers of company
  • 23Form of proceedings after winding up order is made
  • 24Application for leave to commence or continue suit or proceeding
  • 25Report by Company Liquidator
  • 26Inspection of statement of affairs and report
  • 27Consideration of report by Tribunal
  • 28Provisional list of contributories
  • 29Notice to be given of date of settlement
  • 30Settlement of list
  • 31Notice of settlement to contributories
  • 32Supplemental list of contributories
  • 33Variation of list
  • 34Application for rectification of list
  • 35List of contributories consisting of past members
  • 36Meeting of creditors and contributories
  • 37Company Liquidator to report result of meeting
  • 38Filling -up of vacancy in advisory committee
  • 39Company Liquidator and members of advisory committee dealing with company’s assets
  • 40Advisory committee not to make profit
  • 41Cost of obtaining order of Tribunal
  • 42Order sanctioning payment to advisory committee
  • 43Meetings of advisory committee
  • 44Application of rules to meetings
  • 45Notice of meeting
  • 46Place and time of meeting
  • 47Notice of first or other meeting to officers of company
  • 48Proof of notice
  • 49Costs of meeting
  • 50Chairman of meeting
  • 51Resolution at creditors’ meeting
  • 52Resolution of contributories’ meeting
  • 53Copies of resolution to be filed
  • 54Non-receipt of notice by creditor or contributory
  • 55Adjournments
  • 56Quorum
  • 57Procedure in absence of quorum
  • 58When creditor can vote
  • 59Case in which creditors may not vote
  • 60When secured creditor can vote
  • 61Effect of voting by a secured creditor
  • 62Procedure when secured creditor votes without surrendering security
  • 63Admission or rejection of proof for purposes of voting
  • 64Minutes of proceedings
  • 65Report to Tribunal
  • 66Voting by proxies
  • 67Form of proxies
  • 68Proxies to Company Liquidator or chairman of meeting
  • 69Use of proxies by deputy
  • 70Forms to be sent with notice
  • 71Proxies to be lodged
  • 72Holder of proxy not to vote on matter in which he is financially interested
  • 73Minor not to be appointed proxy
  • 74Filling in proxy where creditor or contributory is blind or incapable
  • 75Proxy of person not acquainted with English
  • 76Submission of periodical reports to the tribunal
  • 77Employment of additional or special staff by Official Liquidator
  • 78Declaration by professional
  • 79Record book to be maintained by Company Liquidator
  • 80Registers and books to be maintained by Company Liquidator
  • 81All money to be paid into special bank account in a scheduled bank
  • 82Bills, cheques, etc. to be deposited with bank
  • 83Payments into Bank
  • 84Company Liquidator’s Dividend Account
  • 85Where the company has no available assets
  • 86Investment of surplus funds
  • 87Company Liquidator to examine accounts for purposes of investment
  • 88Investments to be made by Bank
  • 89Dividend and interest to be credited
  • 90Refunds of taxes
  • 91Half-yearly accounts to be filed
  • 92Form of account
  • 93Nil account
  • 94Registry to send copy of account to auditor
  • 95Audit of Company Liquidator’s accounts
  • 96Audit certificate to be filed
  • 97Audit fees
  • 98Inspection of account and certificate of audit
  • 99Account and auditor’s report to be placed before Tribunal
  • 100Notice for proving debts
  • 101Proof of debt
  • 102Mode of proof and verification thereof
  • 103Contents of proof
  • 104Workmen’s dues
  • 105Production of bills of exchange and promissory notes
  • 106Value of debts
  • 107Discount
  • 108Interest
  • 109Periodical payments
  • 110Proof of debt payable at future time
  • 111Examination of proof
  • 112Company Liquidator’s right to call any person in connection with investigation
  • 113Affidavit
  • 114Costs of proof
  • 115Acceptance or rejection of proof to be communicated
  • 116Appeal by creditor
  • 117Procedure where creditor appeals
  • 118Company Liquidator not to be personally liable for costs
  • 119Proofs and list of creditors to be filed in Tribunal
  • 120List of creditors not to be varied
  • 121Notice of filing list and inspection of same
  • 122Expunging of proof
  • 123Procedure on failure to prove debt within time fixed
  • 124Right of creditor who has not proved debt before declaration of dividend
  • 125Payment of subsequent interest
  • 126Attendance at proceedings
  • 127Representation of creditors and contributories before Tribunal
  • 128Powers of Company Liquidator
  • 129Company Liquidator to be in position of receiver
  • 130Company’s property to be surrendered to Company Liquidator on requisition
  • 131Calls by Company Liquidator
  • 132Company Liquidator to realise uncalled capital
  • 133Application for leave to make call
  • 134Notice of application
  • 135Order granting leave to make call and document making call
  • 136Service of notice of call
  • 137Order for payment of call
  • 138Other moneys due by contributories
  • 139Application for examination under section 299
  • 140Directions at hearing of application
  • 141Service of summons
  • 142Conduct of examination
  • 143Notes of deposition
  • 144Order for examination under section 300
  • 145Notice of examination
  • 146Adjournment of examination for orders of Tribunal
  • 147Procedure for contumacy
  • 148Notes of examination
  • 149Application under sub-section (5) of section 300
  • 150Warrant of arrest of contributory
  • 151Prison to which contributory arrested on warrant is to be taken
  • 152Execution of warrant of arrest outside jurisdiction of Tribunal
  • 153Application under section 339 or section 340
  • 154Directions at preliminary hearing of summons
  • 155Liberty to apply for further directions
  • 156Application for disclaimer
  • 157Preliminary hearing of application
  • 158Claimant to furnish statement of his interest
  • 159Service of notice
  • 160Order granting leave to disclaim
  • 161Disclaimer to be filed in Tribunal
  • 162Vesting of disclaimed property
  • 163No claim to be compromised or abandoned without sanction of Tribunal
  • 164Application for sanction of compromise
  • 165Sale to be subject to sanction and to confirmation by Tribunal
  • 166Procedure at sale
  • 167Expenses of sale
  • 168Declaration of dividend or return of capital
  • 169Notice of declaration
  • 170Form of authority to pay dividend
  • 171Transmission of dividends, etc. by post
  • 172Form of order directing return of capital
  • 173Payment of dividend or return of capital due to deceased creditor or contributory
  • 174Company Liquidator to apply for dissolution
  • 175Dissolution of company
  • 176Liquidator to pay the balance into Company Liquidation Dividend and Undistributed Assets Account
  • 177Conclusion of winding up
  • 178Application to declare dissolution void
  • 179Statement to accompany payment
  • 180Unclaimed dividends or undistributed assets under investment
  • 181Application by person for payment of money paid into the Company Liquidation Dividend and Undistributed Assets Account
  • 182Cost and expenses payable out of the assets in a winding up by Tribunal
  • 183Costs in the discretion of Tribunal
  • 184Bill of costs by authorised representative, etc. employed by Company Liquidator
  • 185Fees in misfeasance proceeding
  • 186Fees when proceeding is compromised
  • 187Costs of parties having common interest
  • 188Tribunal’s power to fix a fee
  • 189Allowance to witnesses
  • 190Powers and functions of Official Liquidator
  • 191Inspection of file
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Companies (Winding Up) Rules, 2020

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  • 3Petition for winding up
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38Companies (Authorized to Register) Rules, 20145 rules
Chapter 38 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Rule 3
  • 4Obligation of companies seeking registration to make publication
  • 5Other obligations of companies seeking registration.-For the purpose of clause (d) of section 374 of the Act
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Companies (Authorized to Register) Rules, 2014

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  • 2Definitions
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39Producer Companies Rules, 20215 rules
Chapter 39 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Applicability
  • 3Definitions
  • 4Change of place of registered office from one State to another
  • 5Investment of general reserves
39

Producer Companies Rules, 2021

5 rules
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40Companies (Registration of Foreign Companies) Rules, 201413 rules
Chapter 40 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Particulars relating to directors and Secretary to be furnished to the Registrar by foreign Companies
  • 4Financial Statement of foreign company
  • 5Audit of accounts of foreign company
  • 6List of places of business of foreign company
  • 7Annual Return
  • 8Office where documents to be delivered and fee for registration of documents
  • 9Certification
  • 10Authentication of translated documents
  • 11Documents to be annexed to prospectus
  • 12Action for improper use or description as foreign company
  • 13Issue of Indian Depository Receipts (IDRs)
40

Companies (Registration of Foreign Companies) Rules, 2014

13 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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41Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 201413 rules
Chapter 41 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Business activity
  • 4Registration offices
  • 5Powers and duties of Registrars
  • 6Seal of Registrar
  • 8Authentication of documents
  • 9Maintaining documents electronically
  • 11Vacation or removal of directors
  • 12Fees
  • 13Mode of Payment
  • 14Inspection, production and evidence of documents kept by Registrar
  • 15Inspection of documents
41

Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014

13 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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42Nidhi Rules, 201424 rules
Chapter 42 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Application
  • 3Definitions
  • 4Incorporation and incidental matters
  • 5Requirements for minimum number of members, net owned fund etc
  • 6General restrictions or prohibitions
  • 7Share capital and allotment
  • 8Membership
  • 9Net owned funds
  • 10Branches
  • 11Acceptance of deposits by Nidhis
  • 12Application form for deposit
  • 13Deposits
  • 14Un-encumbered term deposits
  • 15Loans
  • 16Rate of interest
  • 17Rules relating to Directors
  • 18Dividend
  • 19Auditor
  • 20Prudential norms
  • 21Filing of half yearly return
  • 22Auditor’s certificate
  • 23Power to enforce compliance
  • 24Penalty for non-compliance
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Nidhi Rules, 2014

24 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Application
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43National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (Salaries and Allowances and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of the Chairperson and Other Members) Rules, 201519 rules
Chapter 43 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Pay
  • 4Pension, Gratuity or Provident Fund
  • 5Leave
  • 6Leave Sanctioning Authority
  • 7Travelling Allowances
  • 8Official visits abroad
  • 9Leave Travel Concession
  • 10Facility for Medical Treatment
  • 11Accommodation
  • 12Facility of conveyance
  • 13Telephone facility
  • 14Conditions of service of Chairperson
  • 15Conditions of Service of Judicial Member
  • 16Oath of office and secrecy
  • 17Declaration of financial or other interest
  • 18Residuary provisions
  • 19Powers to relax
43

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (Salaries and Allowances and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of the Chairperson and Other Members) Rules, 2015

19 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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44National Company Law Tribunal (Salary, Allowances and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of President and Other Members) Rules, 201520 rules
Chapter 44 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Pay
  • 4Pension, Gratuity or Provident Fund
  • 5Leave
  • 6Leave Sanctioning Authority
  • 7Travelling Allowances
  • 8Official visits abroad
  • 9Leave Travel Concession
  • 10Facility for Medical Treatment
  • 11Accommodation
  • 12Facility of conveyance
  • 13Telephone facility
  • 14Conditions of service of President
  • 15Conditions of service of Judicial Member
  • 16Applicability of rules
  • 17Oath of office and secrecy
  • 18Declaration of financial or other interest
  • 19Residuary provisions
  • 20Powers to relax
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National Company Law Tribunal (Salary, Allowances and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of President and Other Members) Rules, 2015

20 rules
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  • 2Definitions
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45National Company Law Tribunal Rules, 2016166 rules
Chapter 45 overview
  • 1Short title and Commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Computation of time period
  • 4Forms
  • 5Format of order or direction or rule
  • 6Official seal of the Tribunal
  • 7Custody of the records
  • 8Sitting of the Tribunal
  • 9Sitting hours
  • 10Working hours
  • 11Inherent Powers
  • 12Calendar
  • 13Listing of cases
  • 14Power to exempt
  • 15Power to extend time
  • 16Functions of the President
  • 17Functions of the Registrar
  • 18Functions of the Secretary
  • 19Delegation of powers by the President
  • 20Procedure
  • 21Particulars to be set out in the address for service
  • 22Initialling alteration
  • 23Presentation of petition or appeal
  • 24Number of copies to be filed
  • 25Lodging of caveat
  • 26Endorsement and Verification
  • 27Translation of document
  • 28Endorsement and scrutiny of petition or appeal or document
  • 29Registration of proceedings admitted
  • 30Calling for records
  • 31Production of authorisation for and on behalf of an association
  • 32Interlocutory applications
  • 33Procedure on production of defaced, torn or damaged documents
  • 34General Procedure
  • 35Advertisement detailing petition
  • 36Maintenance of Cash Register
  • 37Notice to Opposite Party
  • 38Service of Notices and processes
  • 39Production of Evidence by Affidavit
  • 40Production of additional evidence before the Bench
  • 41Filing of Reply and other Documents by the Respondents
  • 42Filing of Rejoinder
  • 43Power of the Bench to call for further information or evidence
  • 44Hearing of petition or applications
  • 45Rights of a party to appear before the Tribunal
  • 46Registration of authorised representative’s interns
  • 47Oath to the witness
  • 48Consequence of non-appearance of applicant
  • 49Ex-parte Hearing and disposal
  • 50Registry to send certified copy
  • 51Power to regulate the procedure
  • 52Summoning of witnesses and recording Evidence
  • 53Substitution of legal representatives
  • 54Assessors or valuers
  • 55Pleadings before the Tribunal
  • 56Application for execution
  • 57Issue of process of execution
  • 58Effect of non-compliance
  • 59Procedure for imposition of penalty under the Act
  • 60Matters relating to the Judgments or Orders of the Tribunal
  • 61Amicus Curiae
  • 62Recusal
  • 63Presentation and scrutiny of petitions or applications
  • 64Matter earlier dealt by Company Law Board
  • 65Petition or Application under sub-section (2) of section 45QA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (2 of 1934)
  • 66Application under sub- section (7) of section 7
  • 67Petition under sub-section (41) of section 2
  • 68Petition under section 14
  • 69Petition under sub-section (3) of section 55
  • 70Appeal under sections 58 and 59
  • 71Application under proviso to clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 61
  • 72Appeal against the order of the Government under Section 62(4)
  • 73Application under sections 71(9), 71(10), section 73(4) or section 74(2) and 76(2)
  • 74Application for calling or obtaining a direction to call annual general meeting
  • 75Application for obtaining an order for calling of general meeting (other than Annual General Meeting)
  • 76Inspection of minute-books of general meeting
  • 77Application under section 131
  • 78Application under Section 140
  • 79Application under section 169
  • 80Application under section 213 for investigation
  • 81Application under section 241
  • 82Withdrawal of Application filed under section 241
  • 83Application under section 243
  • 84Right to apply under section 245
  • 85Conducting a class action suit
  • 86Rule of opt-out
  • 87Publication of notice
  • 87AAppeal or application under sub-section (1) and sub-section (3) of section 252
  • 88Reference to the Tribunal
  • 89Preparation and publication of daily cause list
  • 90Carry forward of cause list and adjournment of cases on account of non sitting of a Bench
  • 91Diaries
  • 92Order sheet
  • 93Maintenance of court diary
  • 94Statutes or citations for reference
  • 95Calling of cases in court
  • 96Regulation of court work
  • 97Registers to be maintained
  • 98Arrangement of records in pending matters
  • 99Contents of main file
  • 100Contents of process file
  • 101Execution file
  • 102File for miscellaneous applications
  • 103Preservation of Record
  • 104Retention, Preservation and Destruction of Records
  • 105Issue of notice
  • 106Summons
  • 107Steps for issue of fresh notice
  • 108Consequence of failure to take steps for issue of fresh notice
  • 109Entries regarding service of notice or process
  • 110Default of appearance of respondent and consequences
  • 111Filing of objections by respondent, form and consequences
  • 112Fees
  • 113Award of costs in the proceedings
  • 114Inspection of the records
  • 115Grant of inspection
  • 116Application for grant of inspection
  • 117Mode of inspection
  • 118Maintenance of register of inspection
  • 119Appearance of authorised representative
  • 120Consent for engaging another legal practitioner
  • 121Restrictions on appearance
  • 122Restriction on party’s right to be heard
  • 123Empanelment of special authorised representatives by the Tribunal
  • 124Professional dress for the authorised representatives
  • 125Title of affidavits
  • 126Form and contents of the affidavit
  • 127Persons authorised to attest
  • 128Affidavits of illiterate, visually challenged persons
  • 129Identification of deponent
  • 130Annexures to the affidavit
  • 131Application for production of documents, form of summons
  • 132Suo motu summoning of documents
  • 133Marking of documents
  • 134Return and transmission of documents
  • 135Procedure for examination of witnesses, issue of Commissions
  • 136Examination in camera
  • 137Form of oath or affirmation to witness
  • 138Form of oath or affirmation to interpreter
  • 139Officer to administer oath
  • 140Form recording of deposition
  • 141Numbering of witnesses
  • 142Grant of discharge certificate
  • 143Witness allowance payable
  • 144Records to be furnished to the Commissioner
  • 145Taking of specimen handwriting, signature etc
  • 146Disposal of Cases
  • 147Operative portion of the order
  • 148Corrections
  • 149Power to impose Costs
  • 150Pronouncement of Order
  • 151Pronouncement of order by any one member of the Bench
  • 152Authorising any member to pronounce order
  • 153Enlargement of time
  • 154Rectification of Order
  • 155General power to amend
  • 156Making of entries by Court Master
  • 157Transmission of order by the Court Master
  • 158Format of order
  • 159Indexing of case files after disposal
  • 160Transmission of files or records or orders
  • 161Filing of Order of the Tribunal with the Registrar of Companies
  • 162Copies of orders in library
  • 163Register of Appeals, Petitions, etc
  • 164Placing of National Company Law Appellate Tribunal orders before Tribunal
  • 165Registrar to ensure compliance of National Company Law Appellate Tribunal orders
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National Company Law Tribunal Rules, 2016

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46National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Rules, 2016104 rules
Chapter 46 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Computation of time period
  • 4Forms
  • 5Format of order or direction or rule
  • 6Official seal of the Appellate Tribunal
  • 7Custody of the records
  • 8Sitting of Appellate Tribunal
  • 9Sitting hours of the Appellate Tribunal
  • 10Working hours of office
  • 11Inherent powers
  • 12Calendar
  • 13Listing of cases
  • 14Power to exempt
  • 15Power to extend time
  • 16Powers and functions of the Registrar
  • 17Power of adjournment
  • 18Delegation powers of the Chairperson
  • 19Procedure for proceedings
  • 20Particulars to be set out in the address for service
  • 21Initialling alteration
  • 22Presentation of appeal
  • 23Number of copies to be filed
  • 24Endorsement and verification
  • 25Translation of document
  • 26Endorsement and scrutiny of petition or appeal or document
  • 27Registration of proceedings admitted
  • 28Ex-parte amendments
  • 29Calling for records
  • 30Production of authorisation for and on behalf of an association
  • 31Interlocutory applications
  • 32Procedure on production of defaced, torn or damaged documents
  • 33Preparation and publication of daily cause list
  • 34Carry forward of cause list and adjournment of cases on account of non sitting of an Appellate Tribunal
  • 35Diaries
  • 36Order sheet
  • 37Maintenance of diary
  • 38Statutes or citations for reference
  • 39Calling of cases in Bench
  • 40Regulation of Bench work
  • 41Registers to be maintained
  • 42Arrangement of records in pending matters
  • 43Contents of main file
  • 44Contents of process file
  • 45Execution file
  • 46File for miscellaneous applications
  • 47Destruction of record
  • 48Issue of notice
  • 49Summons
  • 50Steps for issue of fresh notice
  • 51Consequence of failure to take steps for issue of fresh notice
  • 52Entries regarding service of notice or process
  • 53Non-appearance of respondent and consequences
  • 54Filing of objections by respondent, form and consequences
  • 55Fee
  • 56Award of costs in the proceedings
  • 57Inspection of the records
  • 58Grant of inspection
  • 59Application for grant of inspection
  • 60Fee payable for inspection
  • 61Mode of inspection
  • 62Maintenance of register of inspection
  • 63Appearance of authorised representative
  • 64Proof of engagement
  • 65Restriction on party’s right to be heard
  • 66Professional dress for the authorised representative
  • 67Title of affidavits
  • 68Form and contents of the affidavit
  • 69Persons authorised to attest
  • 70Affidavits of illiterate, visually challenged persons
  • 71Identification of deponent
  • 72Annexures to the affidavit
  • 73Application for production of documents, form of summons
  • 74Suo motu summoning of documents
  • 75Marking of documents
  • 76Return and transmission of documents
  • 77Procedure for examination of witnesses, issue of Commissions
  • 78Examination in camera
  • 79Form of oath or affirmation to witness
  • 80Form of oath or affirmation to interpreter
  • 81Officer to administer oath
  • 82Recording of deposition
  • 83Numbering of witnesses
  • 84Grant of discharge certificate
  • 85Witness allowance payable
  • 86Records to be furnished to the Commissioner
  • 87Taking of specimen handwriting, signature etc
  • 88Order
  • 89Operative portion of the order
  • 90Corrections
  • 91Pronouncement of order
  • 92Pronouncement of order by any one member of the Bench
  • 93Authorizing any Member to pronounce order
  • 94Making of entries by Court Master
  • 95Transmission of order by the Court Master
  • 96Format of order
  • 97Indexing of case files after disposal
  • 98Transmission of files or records or orders
  • 99Copies of Orders in library
  • 100Register of Special Leave Petitions/Appeal
  • 101Placing of Supreme Court orders before Appellate Tribunal
  • 102Registrar to ensure compliance of Supreme Court orders
  • 103Filling through electronic media
  • 104Removal of difficulties and issue of directions
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National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Rules, 2016

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  • 2Definitions
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47Companies (Transfer of Pending Proceedings) Rules, 20168 rules
Chapter 47 overview
  • 1Short title and Commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Transfer of pending proceedings relating to cases other than Winding up
  • 4Pending proceeding relating to Voluntary Winding up
  • 5Transfer of pending proceedings of Winding up on the ground of inability to pay debts
  • 6Transfer of pending proceedings of Winding up matters on the grounds other than inability to pay debts
  • 7Transfer of Records
  • 8Fees not to be paid
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Companies (Transfer of Pending Proceedings) Rules, 2016

8 rules
  • 1Short title and Commencement
  • 2Definitions
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48National Company Law Tribunal (Recruitment, Salary and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of Officers and Other Employees) Rules, 202017 rules
Chapter 48 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Application
  • 4Initial Constitution
  • 5Number of post, classification and level in pay matrix
  • 6Method of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications, etc
  • 7Appointment
  • 8Procedure for appointment by direct recruitment
  • 9Procedure for appointment on deputation basis
  • 10Absorption of employees on appointment on deputation
  • 11Conditions of service
  • 12Accommodation
  • 13Disciplinary Proceedings
  • 14Disqualification
  • 15Other conditions of service
  • 16Power to relax
  • 17Saving
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National Company Law Tribunal (Recruitment, Salary and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of Officers and Other Employees) Rules, 2020

17 rules
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
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49National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (Recruitment, Salary and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of Officers and Other Employees) Rules, 202016 rules
Chapter 49 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Application
  • 4Initial Constitution
  • 5Number of post, classification and level in pay matrix
  • 6Method of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications, etc
  • 7Appointment
  • 8Procedure for appointment by direct recruitment
  • 9Procedure for appointment on deputation basis
  • 10Absorption of employees on appointment on deputation
  • 11Conditions of service
  • 12Accommodation
  • 13Disciplinary Proceedings
  • 14Disqualification
  • 15Other conditions of service
  • 17Saving
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National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (Recruitment, Salary and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of Officers and Other Employees) Rules, 2020

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  • 2Definitions
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50National Company Law Tribunal and National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (Procedure For Investigation of Misbehavior Or Incapacity of Chairperson, President and Other Members) Rules, 202010 rules
Chapter 50 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Extent of application
  • 3Definitions
  • 4Committee for investigation of complaints
  • 5Judge to conduct inquiry
  • 6Application of the Departmental Inquiries (Enforcement of Witness and Production of Documents) Act, 1972 to inquiries under these rules
  • 7Powers of Judge
  • 8Suspension of Member
  • 9Subsistence allowance
  • 10Inquiry Report
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National Company Law Tribunal and National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (Procedure For Investigation of Misbehavior Or Incapacity of Chairperson, President and Other Members) Rules, 2020

10 rules
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  • 2Extent of application
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51National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (Recruitment, Salary and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of Staff Car Drivers) Rules, 202017 rules
Chapter 51 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Application
  • 4Initial Constitution
  • 5Number of post, classification and level in pay matrix
  • 6Method of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications, etc
  • 7Appointment
  • 8Procedure for appointment by direct recruitment
  • 9Procedure for appointment on deputation basis
  • 10Absorption of employees on appointment on deputation
  • 11Conditions of service
  • 12Accommodation
  • 13Disciplinary Proceedings
  • 14Disqualification
  • 15Other conditions of service
  • 16Power to relax
  • 17Saving
51

National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (Recruitment, Salary and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of Staff Car Drivers) Rules, 2020

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  • 2Definitions
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52Companies (Mediation and Conciliation) Rules, 201630 rules
Chapter 52 overview
  • 1Short Title and Commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Panel of mediators or conciliators
  • 4Qualifications for empanelment
  • 5Disqualifications for empanelment
  • 6Application for appointment of Mediator or Conciliator and his appointment
  • 7Deletion from the Panel
  • 8Withdrawing name from Panel
  • 9Duty of mediator or conciliator to disclose certain facts
  • 10Withdrawal of appointment
  • 11Procedure for disposal of matters
  • 12Mediator or Conciliator not bound by the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 or the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
  • 13Representation of parties
  • 14Consequences of non-attendance of parties at sessions or meetings on due dates
  • 15Administrative assistance
  • 16Offer or settlement by parties
  • 17Role of Mediator or Conciliator
  • 18Parties alone responsible for taking decision
  • 19Time limit for completion of mediation or conciliation
  • 20Parties to act in good faith
  • 21Confidentiality, disclosure and inadmissibility of information
  • 22Privacy
  • 23Protection of action taken in good faith
  • 24Communication between mediator or conciliator and the Central Government or the Tribunal or the Appellate Tribunal
  • 25Settlement agreement
  • 26Fixing date for recording settlement and passing order
  • 27Expenses of the mediation and conciliation
  • 28Ethics to be followed by Mediator or Conciliator
  • 29Resort to arbitral or judicial proceedings
  • 30Matters not to be referred to the mediation or conciliation
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53Companies (Adjudication of Penalties) Rules, 20147 rules
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  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Adjudication of penalties
  • 3A3A. Adjudication Platform
  • 4Appeal against the order of adjudicating officer
  • 5Registration of appeal
  • 6Disposal of appeal by Regional Director
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Companies (Adjudication of Penalties) Rules, 2014

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54Companies (Miscellaneous) Rules, 201411 rules
Chapter 54 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Application for obtaining status of dormant company
  • 4Certificate of status of dormant company
  • 5Register of dormant companies
  • 6Minimum number of directors for dormant company
  • 7Return of dormant companies
  • 8Application for seeking status of an active company
  • 9Fees for application to Central Government
  • 10Association or partnership of persons exceeding certain number
  • 11Application or forms pending before Central Government, Regional Director or Registrar of companies
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Companies (Miscellaneous) Rules, 2014

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55Companies (Listing of Equity Shares in Permissible Jurisdictions) Rules, 20245 rules
Chapter 55 overview
  • 1Short title and commencement
  • 2Definitions
  • 3Application
  • 4Listing on permitted stock exchanges in permissible jurisdictions
  • 5Certain companies not eligible
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