Companies Act, 2013

Section 80

Power of Central Government to issue directions

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Provision: Section 80 of Companies Act
Act: Companies Act, 2013
Classification: corporate
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 80 of Companies Act say?

The Central Government may, if it is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, issue directions to a company to do or refrain from doing any act which the company is or is not required to do under this Act.

Indian StandardSection 80, Companies Act, 2013

Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 80 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 80 of the Companies Act, 2013

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Common Questions about Section 80 Companies Act

What is Section 80 of Companies Act?

Section 80 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Power of Central Government to issue directions". The section states: The Central Government may, if it is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, issue directions to a company to do or refrain from doing any act which the com...

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