Companies Act, 2013

Section 159

Power of Central Government to issue directions to companies

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Provision: Section 159 of Companies Act
Act: Companies Act, 2013
Classification: corporate
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 159 of Companies Act say?

The Central Government may, if it is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest, issue directions to a company to do or refrain from doing any act, and the company shall comply with such directions.

Indian StandardSection 159, Companies Act, 2013

Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 159 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 159 of the Companies Act, 2013

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Common Questions about Section 159 Companies Act

What is Section 159 of Companies Act?

Section 159 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Power of Central Government to issue directions to companies". The section states: The Central Government may, if it is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest, issue directions to a company to do or refrain from doing any act, and the company shall...

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