Companies Act, 2013

Section 131

Power of Central Government to call for information

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Provision: Section 131 of Companies Act
Act: Companies Act, 2013
Classification: corporate
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 131 of Companies Act say?

The Central Government may, by order, call upon a company to furnish, within such time as may be specified in the order, such information as the Central Government may require in respect of the company or its business.

Indian StandardSection 131, Companies Act, 2013

Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 131 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 131 of the Companies Act, 2013

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Common Questions about Section 131 Companies Act

What is Section 131 of Companies Act?

Section 131 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Power of Central Government to call for information". The section states: The Central Government may, by order, call upon a company to furnish, within such time as may be specified in the order, such information as the Central Government may require in r...

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