Companies Act, 2013

Section 208

Power of Central Government to investigate into the affairs of a company

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Provision: Section 208 of Companies Act
Act: Companies Act, 2013
Classification: corporate
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 208 of Companies Act say?

If the Central Government has reasonable cause to believe that any company has committed or is about to commit any act or omission which is prejudicial to the interests of the shareholders or depositors of the company or the public or is likely to cause any loss or damage to the company or its shareholders or depositors, it may, by order, direct an investigation to be made by a person appointed by it for the purpose.

Indian StandardSection 208, Companies Act, 2013

Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 208 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 208 of the Companies Act, 2013

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Common Questions about Section 208 Companies Act

What is Section 208 of Companies Act?

Section 208 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Power of Central Government to investigate into the affairs of a company". The section states: If the Central Government has reasonable cause to believe that any company has committed or is about to commit any act or omission which is prejudicial to the interests of the shar...

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