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Companies Act, 2013

Section 67

Power to investigate into the affairs of a company

Quick Answer Reference: Section 67 Companies Act

  • Provision: Section 67 of Companies Act
  • Act: Companies Act, 2013
  • Classification: corporate
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 67 of Companies Act say?

The Central Government or any other authority may, by order, investigate into the affairs of a company. The authority may also direct the company to furnish any information, books or documents. The company shall comply with the order of the authority. The authority may also direct the company to furnish any information, books or documents to any other authority. The company shall comply with the order of the authority. The authority may also direct the company to furnish any information, books or documents to any other authority. The company shall comply with the order of the authority. The authority may also direct the company to furnish any information, books or documents to any other authority. The company shall comply with the order of the authority.

Indian StandardSection 67, Companies Act, 2013
Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 67 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 67 of the Companies Act, 2013
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What is Section 67 of Companies Act?

Section 67 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Power to investigate into the affairs of a company". The section states: The Central Government or any other authority may, by order, investigate into the affairs of a company. The authority may also direct the company to furnish any information, books ...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 67 Companies Act

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

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