Section 297 Companies Act Explained: Power of Central Government to cause investigation to be made | Nyaya

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What does Section 297 of Companies Act say?

If the Central Government, on an application made to it in this behalf or otherwise, has reason to believe that a company is being or has been associated in any promotion, management or working of an offshore company, it may, by order, direct an investigation to be made by a person appointed by it in this behalf to examine into the affairs of the company and the offshore company, and the company shall be bound to furnish all such information and explanation as the person appointed may require.

Indian StandardSection 297, Companies Act, 2013

Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 297 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 297 of the Companies Act, 2013

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What is Section 297 of Companies Act?

Section 297 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Power of Central Government to cause investigation to be made". The section states: If the Central Government, on an application made to it in this behalf or otherwise, has reason to believe that a company is being or has been associated in any promotion, manageme...

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