Companies Act, 2013

Section 196

Power of Central Government to issue directions

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Provision: Section 196 of Companies Act
Act: Companies Act, 2013
Classification: corporate
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 196 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 Board of a company, and the Board and the company shall be bound to comply with such directions.

Indian StandardSection 196, Companies Act, 2013

Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 196 (India)

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Common Questions about Section 196 Companies Act

What is Section 196 of Companies Act?

Section 196 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 Board of a company, an...

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