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Companies Act, 2013

Section 343

Power of Central Government to direct Registrar to make inquiry

Quick Answer Reference: Section 343 Companies Act

  • Provision: Section 343 of Companies Act
  • Act: Companies Act, 2013
  • Classification: corporate
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 343 of Companies Act say?

If the Central Government considers it necessary or expedient so to do for the better discharge of its functions under this Act, it may, by order, direct the Registrar to make an inquiry in respect of any matter dealt with in this Act.

Indian StandardSection 343, Companies Act, 2013
Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 343 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 343 of the Companies Act, 2013
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What is Section 343 of Companies Act?

Section 343 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Power of Central Government to direct Registrar to make inquiry". The section states: If the Central Government considers it necessary or expedient so to do for the better discharge of its functions under this Act, it may, by order, direct the Registrar to make an i...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 343 Companies Act

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

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