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Companies Act, 2013

Section 180

Power of Central Government to call for information, etc.

Quick Answer Reference: Section 180 Companies Act

  • Provision: Section 180 of Companies Act
  • Act: Companies Act, 2013
  • Classification: corporate
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 180 of Companies Act say?

The Central Government may, by order, call upon a company to furnish any information relating to the company or its management, as it may deem necessary. The company shall, within the time specified in the order, furnish the information required. If the company fails to furnish the information, the Central Government may, by order, direct the company to furnish the information within a specified time. If the company still fails to furnish the information, the Central Government may, by order, remove the defaulting director or directors and appoint a new director or directors in their place. The Central Government may also, by order, direct the company to hold an extraordinary general meeting to consider and pass a resolution for the removal of the defaulting director or directors and the appointment of a new director or directors.

Indian StandardSection 180, Companies Act, 2013
Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 180 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 180 of the Companies Act, 2013
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What is Section 180 of Companies Act?

Section 180 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Power of Central Government to call for information, etc.". The section states: The Central Government may, by order, call upon a company to furnish any information relating to the company or its management, as it may deem necessary. The company shall, within ...

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