Companies Act, 2013

Section 184

Appointment of managing director, whole-time director or manager in certain cases

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Provision: Section 184 of Companies Act
Act: Companies Act, 2013
Classification: corporate
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 184 of Companies Act say?

Where a company has only one director, it may, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, appoint a managing director, whole-time director or manager for such period, not exceeding five years, as may be specified in the resolution, and may, from time to time, re-appoint him for such period, not exceeding five years, as may be specified in the resolution. The appointment of a managing director, whole-time director or manager shall be made by a resolution passed in accordance with the provisions of section 166. The managing director, whole-time director or manager shall be appointed for such period, not exceeding five years, as may be specified in the resolution, and may, from time to time, be re-appointed for such period, not exceeding five years, as may be specified in the resolution.

Indian StandardSection 184, Companies Act, 2013

Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 184 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 184 of the Companies Act, 2013

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Common Questions about Section 184 Companies Act

What is Section 184 of Companies Act?

Section 184 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Appointment of managing director, whole-time director or manager in certain cases". The section states: Where a company has only one director, it may, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, appoint a managing director, whole-time director or manager for such period, not exce...

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