Section 68 Companies Act Explained: Power to call for explanation | Nyaya

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What does Section 68 of Companies Act say?

The Central Government or any other authority may, by order, call for an explanation from a company or any of its officers or employees in respect of any matter. The company or the officer or employee shall furnish the explanation within the time specified in the order. The authority may also direct the company or the officer or employee to furnish any information, books or documents. The company or the officer or employee shall comply with the order of the authority. The authority may also direct the company or the officer or employee to furnish any information, books or documents to any other authority. The company or the officer or employee shall comply with the order of the authority.

Indian StandardSection 68, Companies Act, 2013

Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 68 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 68 of the Companies Act, 2013

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What is Section 68 of Companies Act?

Section 68 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Power to call for explanation". The section states: The Central Government or any other authority may, by order, call for an explanation from a company or any of its officers or employees in respect of any matter. The company or the...

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