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Companies Act, 2013

Section 191

Power of Central Government to issue directions

Quick Answer Reference: Section 191 Companies Act

  • Provision: Section 191 of Companies Act
  • Act: Companies Act, 2013
  • Classification: corporate
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 191 of Companies Act say?

The Central Government may, if it considers necessary or expedient so to do for the better discharge of its functions under this Act, issue directions to the Registrar and such directions shall be complied with by the Registrar.

Indian StandardSection 191, Companies Act, 2013
Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 191 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 191 of the Companies Act, 2013
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What is Section 191 of Companies Act?

Section 191 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Power of Central Government to issue directions". The section states: The Central Government may, if it considers necessary or expedient so to do for the better discharge of its functions under this Act, issue directions to the Registrar and such dir...

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