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Companies Act, 2013

Section 60

Power of Central Government to issue directions to companies

Quick Answer Reference: Section 60 Companies Act

  • Provision: Section 60 of Companies Act
  • Act: Companies Act, 2013
  • Classification: corporate
  • Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 60 of Companies Act say?

The Central Government may, if it considers necessary or expedient so to do for the better discharge of its functions under this Act, issue directions to a company or to its Board or officers, and the company, its Board or officers, as the case may be, shall be bound to comply with such directions.

Indian StandardSection 60, Companies Act, 2013
Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 60 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 60 of the Companies Act, 2013
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What is Section 60 of Companies Act?

Section 60 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Power of Central Government to issue directions to companies". The section states: The Central Government may, if it considers necessary or expedient so to do for the better discharge of its functions under this Act, issue directions to a company or to its Board ...

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