Companies Act, 2013

Section 77

Power of Central Government to give directions

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Provision: Section 77 of Companies Act
Act: Companies Act, 2013
Classification: corporate
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 77 of Companies Act say?

If the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, it may, by order, direct a company to take or refrain from taking any action specified in the order.

Indian StandardSection 77, Companies Act, 2013

Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 77 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 77 of the Companies Act, 2013

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Common Questions about Section 77 Companies Act

What is Section 77 of Companies Act?

Section 77 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Power of Central Government to give directions". The section states: If the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, it may, by order, direct a company to take or refrain from taking any action specified ...

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