Section 236 Companies Act Explained: Power of Central Government to call for information | Nyaya

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What does Section 236 of Companies Act say?

The Central Government may, by order, call upon a company to furnish, within such time as may be specified in the order, such information as the Central Government may require in respect of the company or its business.

Indian StandardSection 236, Companies Act, 2013

Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 236 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 236 of the Companies Act, 2013

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What is Section 236 of Companies Act?

Section 236 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Power of Central Government to call for information". The section states: The Central Government may, by order, call upon a company to furnish, within such time as may be specified in the order, such information as the Central Government may require in r...

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