Companies Act, 2013

Section 144

Resignation of directors

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Provision: Section 144 of Companies Act
Act: Companies Act, 2013
Classification: corporate
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 144 of Companies Act say?

A director of a company may resign from his office by giving notice in writing to the company, and the resignation shall take effect from the date of the receipt of the notice or from such later date as may be specified in the notice.

Indian StandardSection 144, Companies Act, 2013

Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 144 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 144 of the Companies Act, 2013

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Common Questions about Section 144 Companies Act

What is Section 144 of Companies Act?

Section 144 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Resignation of directors". The section states: A director of a company may resign from his office by giving notice in writing to the company, and the resignation shall take effect from the date of the receipt of the notice or f...

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