Companies Act, 2013

Section 147

Power of Central Government to give directions

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Provision: Section 147 of Companies Act
Act: Companies Act, 2013
Classification: corporate
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 147 of Companies Act say?

If the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, it may, by order, direct a company to do or refrain from doing any act, or to cease to do any act, or to comply with such directions as the Central Government may think necessary.

Indian StandardSection 147, Companies Act, 2013

Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 147 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 147 of the Companies Act, 2013

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Common Questions about Section 147 Companies Act

What is Section 147 of Companies Act?

Section 147 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Power of Central Government to give directions". The section states: If the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, it may, by order, direct a company to do or refrain from doing any act, or to cease to ...

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