Companies Act, 2013

Section 296

Power of Central Government to call for information

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Provision: Section 296 of Companies Act
Act: Companies Act, 2013
Classification: corporate
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 296 of Companies Act say?

The Central Government may, by order, call upon a company to furnish any information or explanation concerning the company or its management, and the company shall be bound to furnish such information or explanation within such time as may be specified in the order.

Indian StandardSection 296, Companies Act, 2013

Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 296 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 296 of the Companies Act, 2013

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Common Questions about Section 296 Companies Act

What is Section 296 of Companies Act?

Section 296 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 upon a company to furnish any information or explanation concerning the company or its management, and the company shall be bound to furn...

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