Companies Act, 2013

Section 342

Power of Central Government to call for information

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Provision: Section 342 of Companies Act
Act: Companies Act, 2013
Classification: corporate
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 342 of Companies Act say?

The Central Government may, by order, call upon the Registrar to furnish him with such information with respect to the matters dealt with in this Act as he may, from time to time, require.

Indian StandardSection 342, Companies Act, 2013

Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 342 (India)

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Common Questions about Section 342 Companies Act

What is Section 342 of Companies Act?

Section 342 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 the Registrar to furnish him with such information with respect to the matters dealt with in this Act as he may, from time to time, ...

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