धारा 26

A company having a share capital shall have at least three directors. The company may, by its articles, increase or reduce the number of directors. The directors may be appointed by the company in general meeting or by the board of directors. The first directors of a company shall be appointed by the subscribers to the memorandum and such appointment shall be effective notwithstanding that the company is not registered. The directors shall hold office for such period as may be prescribed and shall be eligible for reappointment. The company shall, within thirty days from the date of appointment of a director, intimate the registrar the particulars of the director, including his name, address, occupation and other relevant details.