Section 372 Companies Act Explained: Power of Central Government to call for information, inspect books and documents and conduct inquiries | Nyaya

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What does Section 372 of Companies Act say?

The Central Government may, at any time, by order in writing, require any company or any officer of a company to furnish to it such information with respect to the company or its management as it may, from time to time, require.

Indian StandardSection 372, Companies Act, 2013

Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 372 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 372 of the Companies Act, 2013

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What is Section 372 of Companies Act?

Section 372 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Power of Central Government to call for information, inspect books and documents and conduct inquiries". The section states: The Central Government may, at any time, by order in writing, require any company or any officer of a company to furnish to it such information with respect to the company or its m...

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