Companies Act, 2013

Section 162

Power of Central Government to give directions

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Provision: Section 162 of Companies Act
Act: Companies Act, 2013
Classification: corporate
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 162 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, and any such order may be made subject to such conditions as the Central Government may think fit to impose.

Indian StandardSection 162, Companies Act, 2013

Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 162 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 162 of the Companies Act, 2013

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Common Questions about Section 162 Companies Act

What is Section 162 of Companies Act?

Section 162 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, and any such or...

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