Companies Act, 2013

Section 239

Power of Central Government to issue directions

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Provision: Section 239 of Companies Act
Act: Companies Act, 2013
Classification: corporate
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 239 of Companies Act say?

The Central Government may, if it is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, issue a direction to a company requiring it to take or refrain from taking any action specified in the direction.

Indian StandardSection 239, Companies Act, 2013

Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 239 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 239 of the Companies Act, 2013

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Common Questions about Section 239 Companies Act

What is Section 239 of Companies Act?

Section 239 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 is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, issue a direction to a company requiring it to take or refrain from taking any ...

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