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Companies Act, 2013

Section 322

Power of Central Government to call for information, etc.

Quick Answer Reference: Section 322 Companies Act

  • Provision: Section 322 of Companies Act
  • Act: Companies Act, 2013
  • Classification: corporate
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 322 of Companies Act say?

The Central Government may, by order, call upon the Registrar to furnish him with such information, statistics, or other matters relating to the companies registered with him as the Central Government may, from time to time, require.

Indian StandardSection 322, Companies Act, 2013
Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 322 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 322 of the Companies Act, 2013
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What is Section 322 of Companies Act?

Section 322 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Power of Central Government to call for information, etc.". The section states: The Central Government may, by order, call upon the Registrar to furnish him with such information, statistics, or other matters relating to the companies registered with him as th...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 322 Companies Act

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

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