Companies Act, 2013

Section 283

Power of Central Government to supersede Board of Directors

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Provision: Section 283 of Companies Act
Act: Companies Act, 2013
Classification: corporate
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 283 of Companies Act say?

If the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order, supersede the Board of Directors of a company, and thereupon, the Central Government shall exercise all such powers of the Board of Directors as the Board of Directors might exercise.

Indian StandardSection 283, Companies Act, 2013

Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 283 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 283 of the Companies Act, 2013

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Common Questions about Section 283 Companies Act

What is Section 283 of Companies Act?

Section 283 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Power of Central Government to supersede Board of Directors". The section states: If the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order, supersede the Board of Directors of a company, and thereupon, the Central ...

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