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Companies Act, 2013

Section 286

Power of Central Government to call for information

Quick Answer Reference: Section 286 Companies Act

  • Provision: Section 286 of Companies Act
  • Act: Companies Act, 2013
  • Classification: corporate
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 286 of Companies Act say?

The Central Government may, by order, call for information from a company in respect of any matter relating to the company, and the company shall furnish such information to the Central Government within such time as may be specified in the order.

Indian StandardSection 286, Companies Act, 2013
Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 286 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 286 of the Companies Act, 2013
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What is Section 286 of Companies Act?

Section 286 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 for information from a company in respect of any matter relating to the company, and the company shall furnish such information to the Ce...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 286 Companies Act

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

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