Companies Act, 2013

Section 347

Power of Central Government to cause investigation to be made

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Provision: Section 347 of Companies Act
Act: Companies Act, 2013
Classification: corporate
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 347 of Companies Act say?

If the Central Government has reasonable cause to believe that a company is being or has been associated with the promotion or management of any other company which has committed or is committing a fraud on its members or creditors, or where it is necessary to investigate the affairs of a company, it may, by order, direct an investigation to be made by a person appointed by it in this behalf.

Indian StandardSection 347, Companies Act, 2013

Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 347 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 347 of the Companies Act, 2013

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Common Questions about Section 347 Companies Act

What is Section 347 of Companies Act?

Section 347 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 has reasonable cause to believe that a company is being or has been associated with the promotion or management of any other company which has committed o...

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