Companies Act, 2013

Section 252

Power of Central Government to give directions

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Provision: Section 252 of Companies Act
Act: Companies Act, 2013
Classification: corporate
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 252 of Companies Act say?

If the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, it may, by order, direct a company to do or refrain from doing any act, and the company shall comply with such direction.

Indian StandardSection 252, Companies Act, 2013

Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 252 (India)

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Common Questions about Section 252 Companies Act

What is Section 252 of Companies Act?

Section 252 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Power of Central Government to give directions". The section states: If the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, it may, by order, direct a company to do or refrain from doing any act, and the company...

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