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Companies Act, 2013

Section 289

Appointment of receiver

Quick Answer Reference: Section 289 Companies Act

  • Provision: Section 289 of Companies Act
  • Act: Companies Act, 2013
  • Classification: corporate
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 289 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, appoint a receiver for a company, and the receiver shall have such powers as may be specified in the order.

Indian StandardSection 289, Companies Act, 2013
Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 289 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 289 of the Companies Act, 2013
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What is Section 289 of Companies Act?

Section 289 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Appointment of receiver". The section states: If the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order, appoint a receiver for a company, and the receiver shall have such powers ...

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