Companies Act, 2013

Section 304

Power of Central Government to supersede Registrar

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Provision: Section 304 of Companies Act
Act: Companies Act, 2013
Classification: corporate
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 304 of Companies Act say?

If, at any time, the Central Government is of the opinion that the Registrar has persistently failed to comply with the directions given by it under section 301 or has been guilty of wilful default, the Central Government may, by order, supersede the Registrar and appoint a person to be the Registrar for a period not exceeding six months.

Indian StandardSection 304, Companies Act, 2013

Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 304 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 304 of the Companies Act, 2013

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Common Questions about Section 304 Companies Act

What is Section 304 of Companies Act?

Section 304 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Power of Central Government to supersede Registrar". The section states: If, at any time, the Central Government is of the opinion that the Registrar has persistently failed to comply with the directions given by it under section 301 or has been guilty ...

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