Companies Act, 2013

Section 69

Power to summon persons to give evidence or produce documents

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Provision: Section 69 of Companies Act
Act: Companies Act, 2013
Classification: corporate
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 69 of Companies Act say?

The Central Government or any other authority may, by order, summon any person to give evidence or produce any document or thing in relation to any matter. The person summoned shall attend and give evidence or produce the document or thing. The authority may also direct the person to furnish any information, books or documents. The person shall comply with the order of the authority. The authority may also direct the person to furnish any information, books or documents to any other authority. The person shall comply with the order of the authority.

Indian StandardSection 69, Companies Act, 2013

Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 69 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 69 of the Companies Act, 2013

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Common Questions about Section 69 Companies Act

What is Section 69 of Companies Act?

Section 69 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Power to summon persons to give evidence or produce documents". The section states: The Central Government or any other authority may, by order, summon any person to give evidence or produce any document or thing in relation to any matter. The person summoned shal...

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