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Increase in Authorised Share Capital: Can the MOA Be Altered Without Amending the AOA?

Increase in Authorised Share Capital: Can the MOA Be Altered…

INTRODUCTION One of the recurring procedural questions in corporate practice…

Software Exports under FEMA: Demystifying SOFTEX Compliance, Non-STPI Registration and the Emerging Regulatory Framework

Software Exports under FEMA: Demystifying SOFTEX Compliance, Non-STPI Registration and…

INTRODUCTION The rapid growth of India’s technology sector has transformed…

A companys statutory default cannot diminish, delay, or extinguish a shareholders statutory right to transfer shares

A companys statutory default cannot diminish, delay, or extinguish a…

Mohit AgarwalR & A Associates | Company Secretaries, Hyderabad INTRODUCTION…

Limited Liability Partnership

Limited Liability Partnership

What is an LLP (?) A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)…

Major Amendments in Companies Act, 2013 relating to Accounts & Audit

Major Amendments in Companies Act, 2013 relating to Accounts &…

I. Audit Trail  Meaning: An audit trail is a register…

Small Company

Small Company

The Central Government has vide Notification GSR 92(E) dated 01st…

Compliances for NBFC-ND-NSI Companies

Compliances for NBFC-ND-NSI Companies

Definition of Non- a Banking Financial Company (NBFC) A Non-Banking…

iSAFE NOTES

iSAFE NOTES

What is SAFE note? SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity)…

Employee Stock option Plans (ESOPs)

Employee Stock option Plans (ESOPs)

Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) are generally framed to reward…

Decriminalization of various offences under Companies Act, 2013

Decriminalization of various offences under Companies Act, 2013

In order to promote better corporate compliance and facilitate ease…

SEBI (LODR) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2021

SEBI (LODR) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2021

Background: Securities and Exchange Board of India vide notification dated…

Key Managerial Personnel as per  Companies Act,2013 And SEBI (LODR)Regulations, 2015

Key Managerial Personnel as per Companies Act,2013 And SEBI (LODR)Regulations,…

Introduction: The Board of Directors sets goals and objectives for…

Delisting of Non-convertible Debentures (NCDs) from the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

Delisting of Non-convertible Debentures (NCDs) from the Bombay Stock Exchange…

About the client: Delisting of Non-convertible Debentures (NCDs) from the…

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI-LLP) in Limited Liability Partnerships

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI-LLP) in Limited Liability Partnerships

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI-LLP) in Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) formed…

Guide For Start-Ups

Guide For Start-Ups

 The objective of preparing this guide is to give an…

Retainer Engagement Model for Corporate Secretarial Services

Retainer Engagement Model for Corporate Secretarial Services

R&A Associates is a Professional Services firm rendering a wide…

Issuance Of Shares On Private Placement Basis

Issuance Of Shares On Private Placement Basis

About the client: Private Placement means any offer or invitation…

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI-LLP) in Limited Liability Partnerships

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI-LLP) in Limited Liability Partnerships

About the client: Foreign investment is permitted under the automatic…

Relaxation on levy of additional fees & relaxation of time in filing of certain Forms

Relaxation on levy of additional fees & relaxation of time…

Relaxation on levy of additional fees in filing of certain…

Benefits to Start-ups Registered with DPIIT under the Income-Tax Act

Benefits to Start-ups Registered with DPIIT under the Income-Tax Act

A Start-up is a young company/entity founded by one or…

FAQs on Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR)

FAQs on Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR)

ELIGIBILITY/APPLICABILITY: Which year’s profits, turnover and net worth will be…

Board and General Meetings through Video Conferencing

Board and General Meetings through Video Conferencing

BOARD AND GENERAL MEETINGS THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCING The Companies Act,…

New Criteria for Classification of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

New Criteria for Classification of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has…

Due Diligence under Companies Act, 2013 and FEMA Regulations

Due Diligence under Companies Act, 2013 and FEMA Regulations

About the client: Due Diligence is generally performed before a…

Conversion of an Unlisted Public Company to a Limited Liability Partnership Firm [LLP]

Conversion of an Unlisted Public Company to a Limited Liability…

About the client: R&A Associates advised and assisted a client…

Case Study on Revival Of A Company Under The Companies Act, 2013

Case Study on Revival Of A Company Under The Companies…

About the client: R&A Associates has advised and assisted companies…

Amendments in Indian Stamp Act, 1899

Amendments in Indian Stamp Act, 1899

Background The Indian Stamp Act 1899 was implemented by British…

Amendment in the FDI rules to shield Indian Companies

Amendment in the FDI rules to shield Indian Companies

Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”) can be from Overseas Individuals, Foreign…

Spending of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Funds for Covid-19

Spending of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Funds for Covid-19

Introduction: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an important aspect of business.…

Related Party Transactions as per Companies Act, 2013

Related Party Transactions as per Companies Act, 2013

I  Background: With the growing participation of investors and other…

Consequences of non-compliance under FEMA Act, 1999

Consequences of non-compliance under FEMA Act, 1999

FEMA Act, 1999: The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) is an Act of…

Who can be a Partner/Designated Partner in a Limited Liability Partnership

Who can be a Partner/Designated Partner in a Limited Liability…

Limited Liability Partnership- Background Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) entities are…

Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 (CFSS-2020)

Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020 (CFSS-2020)

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), has introduced the “Companies…

Conversion of an Unlisted Public Company into Limited Liability Partnership

Conversion of an Unlisted Public Company into Limited Liability Partnership

Limited Liability Partnership is a unique form of a legally…

Change in Financial year as per Companies Act, 2013

Change in Financial year as per Companies Act, 2013

Background The Companies Act, 2013 has defined the term Financial Year in…

Covid-19 N Business

Covid-19 N Business

This is a place to refer all concessions / reliefs…

Procedure for Incorporation of a Company post the launch of Spice+ and Agile-Pro

Procedure for Incorporation of a Company post the launch of…

A: Background: As part of Government of India’s Ease of…

Interim Dividend as per Companies Act, 2013

Interim Dividend as per Companies Act, 2013

Interim Dividend as per Companies Act, 2013 Dividend: 1. The…

LLP Settlement Scheme 2020 & Modified LLP Settlement Scheme 2020

LLP Settlement Scheme 2020 & Modified LLP Settlement Scheme 2020

What is a Limited Liability Partnership? Limited Liability partnerships (“LLP”)…

Tata vs. Mistry – Case Analysis

Tata vs. Mistry – Case Analysis

The Tata-Mistry clash has been one of the most high-profile…

Private Placement of Non-Convertible Debentures

Private Placement of Non-Convertible Debentures

Background: A Company may raise loan from the public other…

Compounding of Offences under Section 441 of Companies Act 2013

Compounding of Offences under Section 441 of Companies Act 2013

What is an Offence? The term offence is not defined…

Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order,2020 [CARO,2020] – Summary

Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order,2020 [CARO,2020] – Summary

Background: Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020 [“CARO, 2020”] has been…

Changes in rules relating to the appointment of Company Secretary and applicability of Secretarial Audit

Changes in rules relating to the appointment of Company Secretary…

A.        Background: In exercise of the powers…

Case Study on Services rendered in case of Buy Back of Shares

Case Study on Services rendered in case of Buy Back…

About the client: R&A Associates has advised and assisted the…

Director Disqualification, Consequences and process of Removal of Disqualification

Director Disqualification, Consequences and process of Removal of Disqualification

Background: A Director is responsible for controlling, managing and directing…

Case Study on Services rendered for Shifting of Registered Office from One State to Another

Case Study on Services rendered for Shifting of Registered Office…

About the client: R&A Associates advised and assisted the client…

Significance of appointed date in case of Merger and Amalgamation of Companies in light of the recent circular issued by MCA

Significance of appointed date in case of Merger and Amalgamation…

Background:  Section 232(6) of Companies Act, 2013 specifies that the…

Case Study on Corporate Secretarial Services to a Listed Entity

Case Study on Corporate Secretarial Services to a Listed Entity

About the client: R&A Associates has been providing Corporate Secretarial…

Independent Directors Data Bank

Independent Directors Data Bank

Brief on Independent Directors (IDs) Databank The Ministry of Corporate…

Reverse Merger

Reverse Merger

Merger is a legal consolidation of two entities into one…

E-Show cause Notice by MCA

E-Show cause Notice by MCA

NEW ERA OF COMPLIANCE MONITORING MCA STARTED USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE…

“Small Companies” Under Companies Act, 2013

“Small Companies” Under Companies Act, 2013

Introduction: Small Companies are basically the companies with limited amount…

Cessation Of Director In Case Of In-Active Companies

Cessation Of Director In Case Of In-Active Companies

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) recently introduced the concept…

Mrs. Rashida Adenwala, Felicitated as the ‘Successful Women Entrepreneur’

Mrs. Rashida Adenwala, Felicitated as the ‘Successful Women Entrepreneur’

It is a matter of great pride that Mrs. Rashida…

Strike Off/Closure Of Company Pursuant To Section 248 Of Companies Act, 2013

Strike Off/Closure Of Company Pursuant To Section 248 Of Companies…

Companies that do not intend to carry on their operations…

Independent Directors Under Companies Act, 2013 And SEBI Regulations

Independent Directors Under Companies Act, 2013 And SEBI Regulations

INTRODUCTION The Board of Directors are responsible for the Company’s management and for ensuring good corporate governance. The…

Common Seal – Requirements in Light Of Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015

Common Seal – Requirements in Light Of Companies (Amendment) Act,…

COMPANY A Company is a separate legal entity distinct from…

Roles and Responsibilities of Directors

Roles and Responsibilities of Directors

The Companies Act, 2013 and the Secretarial Standards prescribed by…

Analysis of Section 186 pursuant to Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017

Analysis of Section 186 pursuant to Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017

2 Revisions Loans & Investments under Section 186(1) of the…

Limited Liability Partnership

Limited Liability Partnership

What is an LLP (?) A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)…

How to Register a Company in India?

How to Register a Company in India?

India is a developing country. It is the world’s fifth-largest…

FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999)

FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999)

What is FEMA? Foreign Exchange Management Act often abbreviated as…

Joint Ventures – Features, Advantages And Disadvantages

Background The business world is expanding and the customer requirements…

Equity Shares- One Of The Main Source Of Funds For…

Equity shares are one of the main sources of funds for…

Case study on Corporate Secretarial Services on Retainership Basis

R&A Associates has been providing Corporate Secretarial services on retainership…

Case study for providing Business Set-up Services to WOS in…

R&A Associates advised and assisted an Australian company to Incorporate…

Filing of One-Time Return on Outstanding Loan in Form DPT 3

Filing of One-Time Return on Outstanding Loan in Form DPT…

Applicability of filing One-Time Return in Form DPT-3 Filing of…

Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN), a new concept

1.      BACKGROUND  The certification/attestation of documents by a Chartered Accountant…

Registration of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) as per Govt. of…

The Department of Women Development and Child Welfare of Government…

Meaning And Importance Of Certified True Copy (Ctc)

Meaning And Importance Of Certified True Copy (Ctc)

All decision taken by the Board of Directors have to…

Issue Of Convertible Notes By Start Up Companies

Issue Of Convertible Notes By Start Up Companies

Introduction The concept of “Convertible Notes” was first introduced vide…

Active Company Tagging Identities And Verification(ACTIVE) For All Companies (INC-22A)

Active Company Tagging Identities And Verification(ACTIVE) For All Companies (INC-22A)

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has been initiating various steps…

Ready Reckoner for Compliances Under Companies Act, 2013 & FDI Reporting under FEMA

Ready Reckoner for Compliances Under Companies Act, 2013 & FDI…

Analysis and disclosures on holding Beneficial Interest under Companies Act, 2013

Analysis and disclosures on holding Beneficial Interest under Companies Act,…

BENEFICIAL INTEREST I.  Background: The concept of beneficial ownership refers…

Daily Penalty Imposed For Delay In Annual Filing and Consequences For Non-filing

Daily Penalty Imposed For Delay In Annual Filing and Consequences…

We have sent out quiet a few mailers intimating you…

Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018 – Highlights

Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018 – Highlights

The Hon’ble President has given his assent for promulgation of…

Setting Up Business in India – An Overview

Setting Up Business in India – An Overview

INTRODUCTION India has already marked its presence as one of…

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

DCS /COMP / 28 / 2016-17 – March 30, 2017 :-…

Reserve bank of India (RBI)

Reserve bank of India (RBI)

RBI/2016-17/316 – A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.47 – Issuance…

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

General Circular 04/2017- Clarification regarding applicability of section 16(1)(a) of…

Partners column -July, 2017

Partners column -July, 2017

Hello Everyone, GST- The Game changer for E-Commerce sector has…

Insolvency And Bankruptcy Code, 2016 And Securitization And Reconstruction Of Financial Assets And Enforcement Of Security Interest Act, 2002 (Sarfaesi); Applicability On Banks

Insolvency And Bankruptcy Code, 2016 And Securitization And Reconstruction Of…

INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016…

Compliance Calendar for May, 2017

S.No. Compliance Forms to be Filed Relevant Law Due Date…

Non – Ratification/ Removal Of The Auditor Without Prior Notice

National Company Law Tribunal (NCTL), Hyderabad Bench, ADMITTED THE PRESENT…

The Collection of Statistics Act 2008- A Bird’s-Eye View

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (“MOSPI”) came into…

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

1. SCHEMES OF ARRANGEMENT BY LISTED ENTITIES AND RELAXATION UNDER…

Foreign Exchange Management (FEMA)

Foreign Exchange Management (FEMA)

1. Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of Security by…

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

1. COMPANIES (INDIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS) (AMENDMENT) RULES, 2017 The Central…

Labour & Other Compliance’s For The Month Of May 2017

S.No. Compliance Forms to be Filed Relevant Law Due Date…

M/S. Supreme Infrastructure India Ltd & Ors

M/S. Supreme Infrastructure India Ltd & Ors

I. Parties and Subject matter of the case: MRS. MRS.…

Doctrine Of Res Judicata

Doctrine Of Res Judicata

The term ‘res judicata’ means ‘thing already decided by a…

Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017

Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017

I. Introduction: The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 regulates the employment…

Partners Column May, 2017

Partners Column May, 2017

Dear Friends, “The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, the National Company…

Partners Column -March, 2017

Partners Column -March, 2017

Dear Friends, I would like to share a few thoughts…

Strike-off Or Removal Of Name Of The Company From The…

I. INTRODUCTION A company which does not intend to carry…

E-commerce Websites not bound to keep a check on products…

A. Case Law I –  E-commerce websites are not bound…

Compliance Calendar for March, 2017

Compliance Calendar for March, 2017

S.No. Compliance Forms to be Filed Relevant Law Due Date…

Sexual Harassment At Workplace

Sexual Harassment At Workplace

“A nation may do without its millionaires and without its…

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and…

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Investments by FPIs in corporate debt securities RBI on October…

Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

Revision of Listing Fee Vide its circular dated March 1,…

Axis Bank Vs. SBS Organics Private Ltd & Anr

AXIS BANK V SBS ORGANICS PVT. LTD & ANR Subject…

Partners Column – February, 2017

Partners Column – February, 2017

Hello Everyone, The current buzz word in every household and…

LABOUR & OTHER COMPLIANCES

S. No. Compliance Forms to be Filed Relevant Law Due…

LIABILITY OF INTERMEDIARIES UNDER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT, 2000

INTRODUCTION Intermediaries are widely recognized as essential cogs in the…

All about Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”)

‘Doing good is not a private act between a bountiful…

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

A. Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2017 On 25th January, 2017,…

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

A. Securities and Exchange Board of India (Foreign Portfolio Investors)…

Reserve bank of India (RBI)

Reserve bank of India (RBI)

A. Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of Security by…

Reserve Bank of India Petitioner(s) Vs. Jayantilal N. Mistry Respondent(s)

Reserve Bank of India Petitioner(s). VS Jayantilal N. Mistry Respondent(s). Citation…

Regulatory Requirements for Clinical Trials

I. Introduction: India is one of the major destination for…

Compliance Calendar for January, 2017

S. No. Compliance Forms to be Filed Relevant Law Due…

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

(Provisions of this code override the existing laws on matters…

Partner’s Column -January, 2017

Partner’s Column -January, 2017

“Wishing you all a very Happy and Prosperous New Year-2017!!”…

Compliance Calendar as per Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“SEBI Listing Regulations 2015”) (Equity listed) for the quarter ended on 31st December, 2016

Compliance Calendar as per Securities and Exchange Board of India…

S. No Activities Regulations Acts / Regulations, etc. Compliance Due…

Fast Track Merger – Companies Act, 2013

I. Introduction: Merger/amalgamation is a restructuring tool which helps companies…

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

Commencement notification dated 07.12.2016On 07th December, 2016, the Central Government…

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

SEBI (Portfolio Manager) (Amendment) Regulations, 2016Vide notification issued by SEBI…

Reserve bank of India (RBI)

Reserve bank of India (RBI)

Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of any Foreign Security)…

ONLINE GROUP ADMIN NOT LIABLE FOR MEMBER’S STATEMENTS

Parties: Plaintiff: Ashish Bhalla Vs. Respondent: Suresh Chawdhary & Ors. Citation:…

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

1. Clarification Regarding Filing of Offline Challans with IEPF Authority under…

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

1. Enhanced Standards for Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) SEBI constituted…

Procedure For Removal Of Auditor Before The Expiry Of His…

I. INTRODUCTION Section 140 of Companies Act, 2013 and Rule…

Nidhi Company

I. Introduction: Nidhi Company is a company incorporated as such…

Benami Transaction: A Curse to Indian Economy

I. Introduction After the demonetization led by our Hon’ble Prime…

LABOUR & OTHER COMPLIANCE’S

S.No. Compliance Forms to be Filed Relevant Law Due Date…

Comparison of Section 177(9) of Companies Act, 2013 and Clause 49 of Listing Agreement – Establishment of Vigil/Whistle-Blowing Mechanism

Comparison of Section 177(9) of Companies Act, 2013 and Clause…

I. Introduction: Whistle Blowing is nothing but calling the attention…

Open Offer under Takeover Code once made, cannot be withdrawn…

Open Offer under Takeover Code once made, cannot be withdrawn…

LABOUR & OTHER COMPLIANCES

S. No. Compliance Forms to be Filed Relevant Law Due…

SPICe–INC-32 Simple Form for Incorporating Company

SPICe – Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically Ministry of…

Independent Directors – Analyzing their role and Independence

The inclusion of independent directors on the Board of Directors…

Partners Column -November, 2016

Partners Column -November, 2016

Dear Friends, “Surgical Strikes” off late has become a common…

20th Foundation Day Celebrations

20th Foundation Day Celebrations

R & A Associates celebrated its 20th Foundation Day on…

Partners Column -October, 2016

Partners Column -October, 2016

Dear Friends, I am happy to share few of my…

Compounding Under FEMA

I. INTRODUCTION: As per the Black’s Law Dictionary, to “Compound”…

Madura Coats Ltd Vs. Modi Rubber Ltd & ANR

Parties Appellant: Madura Coats Ltd Vs. Respondent: Modi Rubber Ltd…

LABOUR & OTHER COMPLIANCES

S. No. Compliance Forms to be Filed Relevant Law Due…

Companies (Management and Administration) Amendment Rules, 2016

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has amended the Companies…

QUARTERLY/ HALF-YEARLY COMPLIANCES FOR LISTED ENTITIES  AS PER SEBI(LODR) REGULATIONS, 2015

QUARTERLY/ HALF-YEARLY COMPLIANCES FOR LISTED ENTITIES AS PER SEBI(LODR) REGULATIONS,…

S.No. Regulation Compliance Due Date As per SEBI (LODR) Regulations,…

Related Party Transactions under Companies Act, 2013 and Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) (LODR) regulations, 2015.

Related Party Transactions under Companies Act, 2013 and Securities and…

S. No. Particulars Companies Act, 2013 SEBI( LODR) Regulations, 2015…

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

Introduction of Companies (Mediation and Conciliation) Rules:For expediting resolution of…

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Restrictions on Promoters and Whole-Time Directors of Compulsorily Delisted Companies…

Reserve bank of India (RBI)

Reserve bank of India (RBI)

Foreign Exchange Management (Deposit) Regulations, 2016The Reserve Bank has made…

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2016They shall…

LABOUR & OTHER COMPLIANCES

S. No. Compliance Forms to be Filed Relevant Law Due…

Corporate Governance Code – Israel

I. Introduction: Israel Securities Authority had decided to adopt the…

Shri Vimal Kishor Shah & Ors. Vs. Mr. Jayesh Dinesh…

Parties: Appellant:       Shri Vimal Kishor Shah & Ors. Vs. Respondent:   …

Insight On Goods And Services Tax (GST)

What is GST? How does it work? GST is one…

Let’s Compare ongoing compliances of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 and…

Regulation under SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 Particulars Provision under SEBI…

Unified Payment Interface

Imagine paying for everyday purchases directly from your bank, without…

Partners Column – September, 2016

Partners Column – September, 2016

Congratulations to P. V. Sindhu, Sakshi Malik and Dipa Karmakar…

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Manner of achieving minimum public shareholding requirements in terms of…

Annual Team Outing – 2016

Annual Team Outing – 2016

It was time for the annual team outing for R&A…

DIRECTOR’S RIGHT OF DIGITAL PRESENCE IN BOARD MEETINGS:

Order pronounced on 22nd June, 2016 by New Delhi Bench…

Legal Jargon

1. Word:Locus Standi Origin: Latin word Meaning: a right to appear…

Present Taxation Vs Good and Service Tax (GST):

Present Taxation Vs Good and Service Tax (GST):

S. No Basis Current Scenario (Excise/ Custom Duty, Service Tax,…

Partners Column -August, 2016

Partners Column -August, 2016

Today all eyes are fixed on Rio de Janeiro as…

TURKEY’ CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CODE

Board of Directors I. Introduction Board of directors keeps in…

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Amendment Rules, 2016 dated 14th…

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Foreign Portfolio Investors) (Amendment)…

Reserve bank of India (RBI)

Reserve bank of India (RBI)

Master Direction – Lending to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises…

Class Action Suits

Since the provisions of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) have…

Producer Company

Producer Company

The concept of Producer Companies was introduced in the year…

LABOUR & OTHER COMPLIANCE’S

S.No. Compliance Forms to be Filed Relevant Law Due Date…

Partners Column -July, 2016

Partners Column -July, 2016

Dear Friends, As I pen  this column today morning –…

Amalgamation – Fixing Of Appointment Date And Effective Date

Parties to the Case: Equitas Micro Finance Limited & Equitas…

Compliance Calendar for July, 2016

S. No. Compliance Forms to be Filed Relevant Law Due…

Corporate Governance Code- Estonia

INTRODUCTION: In November 2004, The Tallinn Stock Exchange and Financial…

Amendments made to the Companies (Acceptance of Deposit) Rules, 2014

A. Introduction: The MCA has issued the Companies (Acceptance of…

Overseas Business Set up-Incorporation Of An Entity In USA

Overseas Business Set up-Incorporation Of An Entity In USA

Overseas ventures are a stepping stone to enter international market…

Legal Jargon

1. Word:Sine qua non Origin: Latin word Meaning: an indispensable and…

COMPARISION – TABLE F OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 & TABLE A OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956

COMPARISION – TABLE F OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013 &…

S. No Basis Table F of the Companies Act, 2013…

Listing Compliances – Quarter ended June 2016

S. No Activities Regulations Acts / Regulations, etc. Compliance Due…

Reserve bank of India (RBI)

Reserve bank of India (RBI)

P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 77 [(2)/10(R)] – Foreign Exchange…

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

CIRCULAR- SEBI/HO/MRD/DP/CIR/P/2016/58 June 07- 2016 Subject: Investor Protection Fund (IPF)…

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

Notifications O. 1936(E) – Transfer of matters or proceedings or…

Partners Column – June, 2016

Partners Column – June, 2016

Dear Friends, India is on work-in-Progress. Mr. Narendra Modi who…

Shifting Of Registered Office Of The Company From One State…

I. INTRODUCTION: Section 12 and 13 of the Companies Act,…

Competition Commission Of India – Order Under Section 26(2) Of…

I. Parties to the Case: Informant 1:                Actuate Business…

LABOUR & OTHER COMPLIANCES

S. No. Compliance Forms to be Filed Relevant Law Due…

POLAND – Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies 2016

I. Introduction: Set of corporate governance principles and rules of…

Investigation Into The Affairs Of The Company 

I. INVESTIGATION INTO AFFAIRS OF COMPANY (SECTION 210): Where the…

Constitution of Audit Committee as per Companies Act, 2013 & Companies Act, 1956

Constitution of Audit Committee as per Companies Act, 2013 &…

Particulars Companies Act, 2013 Companies Act, 1956 Audit Committee  …

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Amendment Rules, 2016 (Notification date…

Reserve bank of India (RBI)

Reserve bank of India (RBI)

A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 67/2015-16 [(1)/5(R)] dated May 05,…

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and…

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

Ministry of corporate affairs (MCA)

Companies (Filing of Documents and Forms in Extensible Business Reporting…

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Electronic book mechanism for issuance of debt securities on private…

Reserve bank of India (RBI)

Reserve bank of India (RBI)

Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of Security by a…

Partners Column -May, 2016

Partners Column -May, 2016

Dear Readers, Greetings from R & A At a time…

Legal Jargons

1. Word: Ratio decidendi Definition: The reason behind or crux…

Comparison Of Provisions Relating To Loan To Directors Under Companies Act, 1956 And Companies Act, 2013

Comparison Of Provisions Relating To Loan To Directors Under Companies…

S.No Basis Companies Act, 1956 Companies Act, 2013 Difference 1.…

Inspection And Inquiry

Shareholders are real owners of the organization but they are…

LABOUR & OTHER COMPLIANCE’S

S.No. Compliance Forms to be Filed Relevant Law Due Date…

Lal Babu Priyadarshi vs. Amritpal Singh

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Imposing fees on certain e- forms filed with ROC, RD…

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System for Making Application to Public issue of Debt Securities…

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Producer Company – An update

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Registrar of Companies & ORS vs. Dharmendra Kumar Garg &…

Case/Question decided: Pursuant to Right to Information Act, Mr. X…

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Dr.Terence Nazareth Vs. CPIO, SEBI, Mumbai

Case/Question decided: If a Public Authority like SEBI receives any…

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Nivedita Sharma vs Ministry Of Corporate Affairs & Ors –…

The petitioner (Nivedita Sharma) was allotted 5(five) ICICI bonds on…

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LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP

Corrigendum to LLP Notification dated 05.06.2011 – MCA vide its…

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA (SEBI)

FII Investment in Government debt long term and corporate debt…

MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS (MCA)

Filing of Cost Audit Report (Form‐I) and Compliance Report (Form‐A)…

An Insight into the Depositories Act, 1996

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RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (RBI)

Master Circular on Foreign Investment in India : RBI has…

Aneeta Hada Vs. M/s. Godfather Travels & Tours Pvt Ltd

Avnish Bajaj v. State & anr; Ebay India Pvt. Ltd…

Corporate Compliances

Introduction: Compliances are a set of rules and requirements dictated…

Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR)

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is organisation’s performance against economic, social…

M/s. Khulood Impex Private Limited & ors vs. The Registrar…

The period of limitation commences from the day the offence…

SREI Infrastructure Finance Limited vs. The Income Tax Settlement Commission…

The transfer of an undertaking under a Scheme of arrangement…

Hawkins Cookers Ltd Vs. Murugan Enterprises decided on April 13,…

Facts: 1. The appellant is the registered proprietor of the…

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA (SEBI)

Exit Policy for De-recognized/ Non-operational Stock Exchanges: SEBI has  vide …

Positive side to Indian Economy

The overall mood about the Indian economy was gloomy in…

MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS (MCA)

1. Cost Accounting Records and Cost Audit – clarifications about…

Article on Trade Mark may kick the bucket!!

“All created things are impermanent. Strive on with diligence”.  These…

RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (RBI)

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An Insight into the LLP Act, 2008

LLP, a new legal entity for Business & Profession: LLP…

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Shareholder Activism

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Introduction Prior to the amendment of the Companies Act, 1956,…

M/S. RAJESH AND CO (Petitioner firm) Vs. RAVISSANT PVT LTD…

M/S. RAJESH AND CO (Petitioner firm) Vs. RAVISSANT PVT LTD…

Mr. Chander Bhan Gandhi (Appellant) vs. M/s. Reckitt Benckiser (India)…

The Respondent is a Public Limited Company incorporated under the…

MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS (MCA)

Name availability Guidelines, 2011 – The ministry has re-examined the…

Jiyuan LI V. Registrar Of Companies & Tianjin Tianshi India…

Jiyuan LI  V. Registrar Of Companies & Tianjin Tianshi India…

RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (RBI)

1. External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) for Civil Aviation Sector:  RBI…

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De novo: Meaning: anew. Used to refer to a trial…

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Dear friends Shareholder Activism This has taken centerpiece of business…

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA (SEBI)

Establishment of Connectivity with both depositories NSDL and CDSL –Companies…

Compliance Calendar for May, 2012

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Compliance – Listed Company for the quarter ended on 31st…

Quarterly / Annual Compliance – Listed Company for the quarter…

Raheja Universal Ltd. V. NRC Ltd. & ORS [SC]

[Decided on 07/02/2012] Section 22 of the Sick Industrial Companies…

Chandrakala Vs Adjudicating Officer, SEBI, Mumbai

[SECURITIES APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, 31 Jan 2012] Securities Exchange Board of…

Emami Biotech Ltd. and Another

The Hon’ble High Court of Calcutta vide its order dated…

Union of India V. Reliance Industries Ltd. [BOM]

Civil Application No. 140 of 2010 in Ferast No. 22067…

Compliance Calendar for April, 2012

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Reserve Bank of India(RBI)

Overseas Investments by Resident Individuals – Liberalisation / Rationalisation: RBI…

Common Seal – Relevance and importance

We all are aware that a Company being an artificial…

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Exemptions from 100% promoter(s) holding in demat form: SEBI vide its…

Partners Speak

In continuation of  the Editors column by CS. Bhavani Raj…

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs(MCA)

General Circular No. 6/2012(Constitution of a Committee to formulate a…

An insight into the Copyright Act, 1957 and the rules…

Introduction Creativity being the keystone of progress, no civilized society…

Compliance Calendar for March, 2012

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Implications of Failure to file Statement of Affairs

K. R. SUBRAMANIAN V. OFFICIAL LIQUIDATOR, HIGH COURT OF KERALA…

Editors column

The Union Budget is usually presented in the last week…

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)

Registration of Companies or LLPs which have one of their…

R & A Events

R & A Associates, as part of its knowledge sharing…

Vacation of office of Director

MARBLE CITY HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTRE P.LTD V. SARABJEET SINGH…

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Word – Adjudication Meaning – Legal process of resolving a dispute.…

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Release of Foreign Exchange for Imports – Further Liberalisation: RBI…

Proclaimed Offender – Is it another disqualification to act as…

Section 274 of the Companies provides for disqualification a person…

The Liability of the Guarantors is absolute and co-extensive with…

HDFC VS. GAUTAM KUMAR NAG & ORS  Decided on 20th…

Can one Director can be considered as quorum?

Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd v. Dr. Jayaram Chigurupati And Others [2010]…

Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI)

Offer For Sale of Shares by Promoters through the Stock…

The Information Technology Act, 2000: A Legal Framework for E-Governance

Connectivity via the Internet has greatly abridged geographical distances and…

Invitation

A comparative Study – Schedule VI of the Companies Act,…

Old V/s.NewThe Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) vide Notification No.…

Partner’s Column Feb 2012

Dear All The Union government has been seriously considering to…

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Foreign investment in Single – Brand Retail Trading Amendment to…

Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI)

Offer For Sale of Shares by Promoters through the Stock…

Compliance Calendar for February, 2012

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IFCI LTD V. TFCI LTD [DEL] CO.A (SB) 13/2011 &…

Applicant company’s request to convene an EGM was rejected by…

RAGHU HARI DALMIA & ORS v. SEBI [SAT]

Increase in the shareholding of the promoters as a result…

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Alibi Meaning: In the original Latin it means “in another…

Analysis of Companies(Cost Audit Report) Rules, 2011

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has recently issued various notifications/circulars relating…

KALPENA PLASTIKS LIMITED v. BOMBAY STOCK EXCHANGE LTD

A Listed Company whose trading was suspended till 2009 made…

R.G. SALES PVT. LTD & ANR v.GIRDHARILAL PARASRAMPURIA & ANR

The trial court set aside the order issued by ROC…

Congratulations!

I am glad to inform you that, the Managing Committee…

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999: RBI Vide Circular RBI/2011-12/298…

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Offer For Sale of Shares by Promoters through the Stock…

Compliance Calendar for the month of January, 2012

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The Research and Development Cess Act, 1986

The Research and Development Cess Act, 1986 (as amended by…

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)

The Companies (Accounting Standards) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2011 : MCA…

Partner’s Speak

Dear All, India Inc, in 2011 went from a high…

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Word-Rescind Meaning: i) To Cancel a contractual agreement or ii)…

Injunction can be sought not only in a case of…

SOUTH AFRICAN BREWERIES INTERNATIONAL (FINANCE) BV & ANR v.MOHAN GOLDWATER…

Sale of property through General Power of Attorney (GPA) does…

SURAJ LAMP & INDUSTRIES PVT LTD v. STATE OF HARYANA…

Transfer charges will not be treated as administrative charges for…

M/S. Dabur India Limited (Petitioner) vs. Vishwa Properties Private Limited…

Conditions for buy-back under Section 77A cannot be applied to…

Conditions for buy-back under Section 77A cannot be applied to…

Applicability Of Regulation 10 And Regulation 11 of SEBI (Substantial…

Regulation 3(3) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and…

Partner’s Speak

Time as he grows old teaches many lessons. Dear Professionals,…

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Filing of Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account in…

Compliance Calendar for the month of December, 2011

S. No. Compliance Form to be filed Relevant Law Due…

Fast Track Exit mode for defunct companies under Section 560…

Need for Fast Track Exit Mode: There are a number…

Foreign Direct Investment in Retail Sector

The retail industry in India is of late often being…

Subterfuge being resorted to by the employer by showing that…

BHILWARA DUGDH UTPADAK SAHAKARI S. LTD V VINOD KUMAR SHARMA…

In case of a Company in liquidation, Plant & Machinery…

GUPTA REFRACTORIES V CONSOLIDATED STEELS & ALLOYS LTD (DEL) Co…

Prior approval of Statutory and Contractual authorities is required for…

M/s. Spice Communications Limited & ANR, Decision by Delhi High…

RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (RBI)

External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Policy:RBI Vide its circular: RBI/2011 -12/273…

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA (SEBI)

Increase in FII debt limit in Government & Corporate Debt…

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Word: Ignorantia juris non excusat Meaning : “Ignorantia juris non…

Celebration of 15th Foundation Day

The 15th Foundation Day of R & A was celebrated…

FDI In Limited Liability Partnership Partnership Firms And Its Concerns

As per the extant regulations, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is…

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA (SEBI)

SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011: SEBI…

Compliance Calendar for the month of November, 2011

S. No. Compliance Form to be filed Relevant Law Due…

The yardstick for determining the infringement of trademark differs from…

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Anr. Vs. Harinder Kohli and…

Composite Scheme of Arrangement can’t be held in abeyance for…

Bhopal Gelatines (P) Ltd V/s. Bhopal Glues and Chemicals (P)…

Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Bill, 2011

Purpose: To prohibit holding property Benami and restrict the right…

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Word: Caveat Meaning : Caveat is a Latin expression which…

MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS (MCA)

Registration of Companies and LLPs with one of their objectives…

Editor’s Column

“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change…

The Trade Marks (Amendment) Act, 2010

Trademark Protection- India Trademarks are world over known to constitute…

Compliance Calendar for Listed Companies for the Quarter ended on…

S. No. Activity Sections / Rules / Clauses., etc Act/…

XBRL based annual filings

R & A Associates takes pleasure in informing you that…

Partner’s Column

Dear friends, I think most of us are taking a…

Companies (Cost Accounting Records) Rules, 2011

Background: To enable development of relevant cost accounting methodologies and…

Compliances for the month of October, 2011

S. No. Compliance Form to be filed Relevant Law Due…

Trade Marks Act, 1999 – Sections 12, 134, 159(5)

Hindustan Unilever Limited   V. Ashique Chemicals &  ors decided on 08/08/2011…

Central Excise Act, 1944- For determining the value of goods…

ROYAL ENFIELD (UNIT OF M/S EICHER LTD) V COMMISSIONER OF…

Case Law on Companies Act – Section 205(C) regarding Unclaimed…

Case Law on Companies Act – Section 205(C) regarding Unclaimed…

MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS(MCA)

Companies (Central Government’s) General Rules and Forms (Amendment) Rules, 2011:…

RESERVE BANK OF INDIA(RBI)

Returns to be submitted by NBFCs – Revised Formats: RBI…

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA(SEBI)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares…

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Word-Force majeure Meaning : Word  force majeure relates to the…

Partner’s Column

Dear friends India is witnessing a defining moment of our…

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA(SEBI)

Processing of Investor Complaints in SEBI Complaints Redress System (SCORES):…

MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS(MCA)

Corrigendum to Company Law Settlement Scheme, 2011 (CLSS, 2011): MCA…

RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (RBI)

Investment in the units of Domestic Mutual funds : RBI…

XBRL – A Puzzle

As most of us are aware, “XBRL” is the buzz…

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Word– Defamation Meaning: The word  defamation means, “the act of making…

Increase in Authorized Share Capital on sanction of scheme of…

M/S. THANTIYADI REALTORS PRIVATE LIMITED & M/S. SOMASIMARA REALTORS PRIVATE…

Principle of universality to be applied in determining the basic…

MONTAGE ENTERPRISES PVT. LTD v EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND (Madhya Pradesh…

Dematted Shares- Fraudulent Transfer of Shares, Depository Participant is not…

STOCK HOLDING CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD v VIMAL RAOSAHEB CHOUGULE…

Loss of original share certificate by the transferee and transferor…

ALTINA SECURITIES (P) LTD v. SATYAM COMPUTER SERVICES LTD &…

Compliances for the month of September, 2011

S. No. Compliance Form to be filed Relevant Law Due…

Seminar on Proposed Companies Bill 2011

Achromic Point together with Deloitte and R & A Associates as knowledge…

Name Availability Guidelines, 2011

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs(MCA) has issued Name Availability Guidelines,…

LAND ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT BILL, 2011

The acquisition of land by governments for development and industrialisation…

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Word– Defamation   Meaning: The word  defamation means, “the act…

R & A Events

Achromic Point together with Deloitte and R & A Associates as knowledge…

Compliance Calendar for September, 2011

Listed below are the Compliances for the month of September…

Updates/Amendments

A. MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS 1. Corrigendum to Company Law…

Principle of universality to be applied in determining the basic…

MONTAGE ENTERPRISES PVT. LTD v EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND (Madhya Pradesh…

Loss of original share certificate by the transferee and transferor…

ALTINA SECURITIES (P) LTD v. SATYAM COMPUTER SERVICES LTD &…

Dematted Shares- Fraudulent Transfer of Shares, Depository Participant is not…

STOCK HOLDING CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD v VIMAL RAOSAHEB CHOUGULE…

Increase in Authorized Share Capital on sanction of scheme of…

M/S. THANTIYADI REALTORS PRIVATE LIMITED & M/S. SOMASIMARA REALTORS PRIVATE…

Listed below are the Compliances for the period 25th June…

  S. No. Compliance Form to be filed Relevant Law…

Scrutiny inspection and investigation in all winding up cases

MCA vide Circular No. 55/2011   dated 26th July, 2011 has…

Pro-active action in case of winding up petitions

MCA vide Circular No. 54/2011 dated 26th July, 2011 has…

Online approval of Central Government under section 297 of the…

MCA vide Circular No. 52/2011 dated 25th July, 2011 has…

Scheme of arrangement/amalgamation

MCA vide Circular No. 53/2011 dated 26th July, 2011 has…

Rectification of Register of Charges

MCA vide Circular No.51/2011 dated 25th July, 2011 proposes to…

Shifting of registered office from one state to another

MCA vide Circular No. 50/2011 dated 25th July, 2011 proposes…

Online Incorporation of Companies within 24 hours

MCA vide Circular No. 49/2011 dated 23rd July, 2011 is…

Name Availability Guidelines

MCA vide Circular No.48/2011 dated 22nd July, 2011 has revised…

Case Law On Infringement Of Trademark

1)   Case Law : Infringement of trademark: In order to…

Legal Jargons

Word : Exparte Meaning: Word  exparte is derived from Latin…

Consumer Protection Act 1986 ( “CPA”) In India

The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 was enacted for better protection…

Role of a Company Secretary in finalization of Accounts of…

There is a pondering question in all of our minds…

Partners Column

“Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire,…

Listed below are the Compliances for the period 25th May…

  S. No. Compliance Form to be filed Relevant Law…

Compliance Calendar as per RBI

  S. No. Particulars Act, Rules and Circulars Applicability Due…

For Listed companies for the quarter ended on 30th June,…

  S. No. Activities Sections /Rules /Clauses,etc. Acts / Regulations,…

Disposing of Pending Forms with Registrar of Companies

MCA vide  Circular No. 40/2011 dated 23rd June, 2011 has advised to…

Green Initiative – Issue of Certificates by Digital Signature

MCA vide its circular No. 29/2011 had taken another step towards “Green…

Clarification on proper Corporate Governance and Compliance of provisions of…

Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide General Circular  No. 38/2011  dated  20th…

IFCI Ltd v. TFCI Ltd [Delhi High Court]

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Word : Ceteris Paribus Meaning: Ceteris Paribus is derived from…

Can Storage of Registers be in Electronic format, A big…

us analyse it. Two things which have to be first answered…

Maintenance Of Registers And Records Under Companies Act, 1956

Under the Companies Act, 1956, a company is required to…

Maintenance Of registers And Records In Electronic Mode -Information Technology Act,…

Now we move on to the Information Technology Act, 2000.…

The Indian Evidence Act, 187

Now we move on to the questions of admission of…

Filing of Annual Accounts in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL)…

MCA had mandated certain class of companies to file Balance Sheet…

Guidelines for Fast Track Exit mode for defunct companies

MCA has come back with  another opportunity for fast track…

Neuroplasticity

In this column I wish to explain something about Neuroplasticity.…

The Legal Metrology Act, 2009

Legal Metrology means that part of metrology which treats units…

Legal Metrology Act, 2009 (Act I of 2010)

The new features of the Act are: Appointment of Government…

Amendment to the LM (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011

A sub-rule (6) has been added to Rule 6 which…

The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011

The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, framed under section…

Clarification regarding participation by shareholders or directors in meetings through…

MCA had issued a General circular in May, 2011 clarifying participation of…

Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011.

The Legal Metrology (General) Rules has been notified. It repeals…

Companies (Amendment) Regulations, 2011

MCA issued a Notification no. GSF 453 dated 14th June, 2011…

Notification for insertion of new PFIs

MCA vide its notification  dated 10th June, 2011, has amended the provisions…

Model Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2011 for States

The Government of India has circulated the model draft Legal…

Companies (Cost Audit Report) Rules, 2011

MCA vide notification no. GSR 430 (E) dated 3rd June, 2011,…

Companies (Cost Accounting Records) Rules, 2011

MCA vide notification no. GSR 429 (E) dated 3rd June, 2011,has…

Settlement of prosecutions cases

MCA vide Letter No. F. No. 3/57/2011-CL.II dated 3rd June, 2011…

Payment of MCA 21 Fees / ROC fees Via NEFT

MCA has taken another initiative in order to eliminate the inconvenience caused…

Synopsis of the new act and the rules made there…

Definition of Pre-packaged commodities : The significant changes that are…

Dematerialization of Share Certificate by Public Companies

MCA vide  letter no. 17/143/2011-CL.V issued draft Companies (Dematerialization of Certificates) Rules, 2011,…

Dematerialization of Promoter’s Share

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) vide Cir/ISD/ 3/2011 dated…

Reserve bank of India

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide  A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.…

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India – Issue of equity…

RBI vide A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 74 dated 30th…

Editor’s Column

The changes in economic scenario after liberalization and the economic growth…

GO’s

I. ICT Policy 2010-2015 GO II. IIPP 2010-2015 GO III.…

For Listed Companies for the quarter ended on 31st March,…

  S. No. Activities Clause/ Regulation No. Agreement/ Regulation etc.…

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

Background of LLP in India – In the Indian context,…

Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010

In this article an endeavor is made to discuss the…

Compliances for the period 25th May to 25th June

S. No. Compliance Form to be filed Relevant Law Due…

Overseas Direct Investment, Liberalization/Rationalization

The RBI vide a recent circular, dated May 27, 2011…

FDI in Limited Liability Partnerships

FDI in LLP – After 2 years of notification of…

Central Government specifies Limited Liability Partnership, a body corporate

As per the MCAs notification dated 23rd May, 2011, the…

Clarification regarding effective date of Companies (Particulars of Employees) Amendment…

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide its notification no. 09th…

Clarification regarding effective date of Companies (Particulars of Employees) Amendment…

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs had notified Companies (Particular of…

Loan to Public Limited Companies under Section 295 of the…

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has noticed that companies are…

Corrigendum to Circular dated 31st March, 2010 on filing of…

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs had issued a Circular bearing…

Word : Non compos mentis

Meaning : Non compos mentis is a term meaning ‘not…

Certification of e-Forms under the Companies Act, 1956 by Practicing…

The MCA had as per its circular bearing No. 14/2011…

Green Initiative in the Corporate Governance

Green Initiative in the Corporate Governance-Issue of Certificate by Digital…

Word : Bona Vacantia

Meaning: Bona vacantia is derived from a Latin word which…

Clarification on applicability of provisions of Section 108A to 108I…

Section 108A to 108I of the Companies Act, 1956 were…

Clarification regarding ‘Body Corporate’ for the purpose of Section 226(3)(a)…

The MCA received representation from ICAI stating that under Section…

Payment of MCA Fees

Electronic mode : The MCA has in partial modification of…

Tax issues might stand as an impediment in sanctioning of…

Case Law : Scheme of Arrangement between: M/s. Vodafone Essar…

No criminal prosecution can be maintained against the company in…

Case Law : SOUTH ASIAN PETROCHEM LIMITED & ORS v.THE…

Date of approval/effecting for transfer of shares cannot be kept…

BHUSHAN ENERGY LTD & ORS v. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD…

Suit is maintainable even if it is filed by unregistered…

Case Law : M/s. BADEMIYA, MUMBAI & ORS v. MUBIN…

Coming together is a beginning..

Dear All, The year 2011 has been quiet an eventful…

Listed below are the Compliances for the period 25th April…

  S. No. Compliance Form to be filed Relevant Law…

Industrial Development Bank Of India V. Thapar Agro Mills Ltd…

1. No decree can create a charge on the assets…

The latin legal terms ‘pro tempore’ and ‘Non est factum

The  latin legal terms ‘pro tempore’ and ‘Non est factum’…

Role of Corporate Sector in Agribusiness

Introduction Agriculture Sector plays a very vital role in India’s…

Trends in Different Sectors of Agri Industry

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Government Initiatives in Agri Sector

Shri Pranab Mukherjee,  Union Finance Minister announced in the budget…

Foreign Direct Investment in Agriculture Sector

The global expertise and knowledge are also much needed to…

Role of Corporate Sector in Agri

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The foreign trade(development and regulation) AMENDMENTACT, 2010

In 1992, the Government enacted the Foreign Trade (Development and…

Seminar on ‘IPO & Private Equity Conclave

A seminar was organised by Achromic Point Consulting an International…

Clarification in respect of Circular No. 02/2011

Companies have been seeking clarification from MCA about the exemption…

Approved agency to provide electronic platplatform for electronic voting for…

Another Circular on the path of Green Initiative. MCA has…

E-Form 32 for intimating ROC regarding the particulars of appointment…

Form 32 for intimating ROC regarding the particulars of appointment…

Marking the Companies having management dispute

In the present system there is a facility with the…

Green initiatives in the Corporate Governance

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has vide Circular No. 17/2011 dated 21st…

Simplified Procedure for amalgamation of Government Companies

The  Ministry of Corporate Affairs has vide circular No. 16/2011 dated…

Appointment of Cost Auditor by Companies

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has reviewed  the existing procedures…

Certification of e-forms under the Companies Act, 1956 by the…

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has vide Circular No. 14/2011 dated 8th…

Simplification of Easy Exit Scheme

Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide Circular No. 12/2011 dated 7thApril 2011 has…

Allotment of DIN

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has already simplified the procedure for obtaining…

Interpretation of the word “Partnership” for the purpose of Chartered…

Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide Circular  No. 10/2011 dated 4th April 2011…

Mandate to certain class of companies to file balance sheets…

Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide General Circular No. 09/2011 dated…

Companies (Central Government’s) General Rules and Forms , 1956

The  Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide Notification dated 26th March,…

Companies (Particulars of Employees) Amendment Rules, 2011

The  Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide Notification dated 31stMarch, 2011…

Companies (Amendment) Regulations, 2011

The  Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide Notification dated 6th   April…

Director’s Relatives (Office or Place of Profit) Amendment Rules, 2011

The  Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide Notification dated 6th   April 2011…

NBFCs not to be Partners in Partnership firms

RBI vide Notification DNBS. 227 & 228 / CGM(US)-2011 dated…

Export of Goods and Software – Realisation and Repatriation of…

The Reserve Bank of India vide its earlier circular dated…

ESCROW Accounts for securing FDI transactions

To provide structured flexibility and easiness to the resident/non-resident shareholders of…

Pledge of Shares for Business purposes

Reserve Bank of India vide its Circular RBI/2010-11 /497 A.…

Listed below are the Compliances for the period 25th March…

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Master Direction – Lending to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises…

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P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 77 [(2)/10(R)] – Foreign Exchange…

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Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Amendment Rules, 2016 (Notification date…

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Electronic book mechanism for issuance of debt securities on private…

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PROVISIONS RELATED TO DEBENTURES BETWEEN COMPANIES ACT, 2013 VS. 1956

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Amendment in Regulations: Foreign Exchange Management (Permissible Capital Account Transactions)…

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General: International Monetary Fund (IMF) on 6 October 2015 released…

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Register Of Contracts Or Arrangements In Which Directors Are Interested

Section 189 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Section…

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Shreya Singhal v. Union Of India [AIR 2015 SC 1523]

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Internal Governance Structures of Vietnamese Companies under the Enterprise Law…

Since Vietnamese company law provides different internal governance structures for…

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Dear Friends, As the whole country mourns the sudden loss…

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Ashok Aggarwal (Petitioner) Versus Amitex Polymers Pvt. Ltd. (Respondent)

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  Sr. No. Subject Matters Provisions under Companies Act, 1956…

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The Quoted Companies Alliance Corporate Governance Code for small and…

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Mauritius Corporate Governance Code on Risk Management – Financial Institutions

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Compliance Calendar as per Listing Agreement for the Quarter ended…

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BlueOrchard Microfinance Fund (Appellants) Versus Share Microfin Limited (Respondent)

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RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (RBI)

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“Corporate Governance” means a structure for transparent, fair, timely and…

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RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (RBI)

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MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS (MCA)

1. Extension of time for filing of Notice of appointment…

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May, 2015 has just passed….a big relief for many from…

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S.No. Compliance Forms to be Filed Relevant Law Due Date…

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R & A family had a team outing on 25th…

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RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (RBI)

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MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS (MCA)

1. The Companies ( Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2015 MCA has vide…

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UNDISCLOSED FOREIGN INCOME AND ASSETS (IMPOSITION OF TAX) BILL, 2015

Introduction: The Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets (Imposition of Tax)…

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S.No. Compliance Forms to be Filed Relevant Law Due Date…

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Compliance Calendar For Listed Companies For The Quarter Ended On…

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DEFINITION Corporate governance can be defined as the system by…

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MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS (MCA)

1. The Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Amendment Rules, 2015: In…

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1. Foreign Trade Policy- 2015-2020 The Central Government has notified…

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA (ISSUE AND LISTING OF…

Boards’ Report under Companies Act, 2013-Check List

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Change in Conditions FPI investments in Govt Debt Securities SEBI…

MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS (MCA)

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SINGAPORE’S CODE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

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Single registration for Depository Participants: SEBI has vide its CIR/…

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RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (RBI)

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Imposing fees on certain e- forms filed with ROC, RD…

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System for Making Application to Public issue of Debt Securities…

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FII Investment in Government debt long term and corporate debt…

MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS (MCA)

Filing of Cost Audit Report (Form‐I) and Compliance Report (Form‐A)…

An Insight into the Depositories Act, 1996

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Master Circular on Foreign Investment in India : RBI has…

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M/s. Khulood Impex Private Limited & ors vs. The Registrar…

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Exit Policy for De-recognized/ Non-operational Stock Exchanges: SEBI has  vide …

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The overall mood about the Indian economy was gloomy in…

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Article on Trade Mark may kick the bucket!!

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An Insight into the LLP Act, 2008

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Name availability Guidelines, 2011 – The ministry has re-examined the…

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[Decided on 07/02/2012] Section 22 of the Sick Industrial Companies…

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Reserve Bank of India(RBI)

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Common Seal – Relevance and importance

We all are aware that a Company being an artificial…

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Exemptions from 100% promoter(s) holding in demat form: SEBI vide its…

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Implications of Failure to file Statement of Affairs

K. R. SUBRAMANIAN V. OFFICIAL LIQUIDATOR, HIGH COURT OF KERALA…

Editors column

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)

Registration of Companies or LLPs which have one of their…

R & A Events

R & A Associates, as part of its knowledge sharing…

Vacation of office of Director

MARBLE CITY HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTRE P.LTD V. SARABJEET SINGH…

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Word – Adjudication Meaning – Legal process of resolving a dispute.…

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Release of Foreign Exchange for Imports – Further Liberalisation: RBI…

Proclaimed Offender – Is it another disqualification to act as…

Section 274 of the Companies provides for disqualification a person…

The Liability of the Guarantors is absolute and co-extensive with…

HDFC VS. GAUTAM KUMAR NAG & ORS  Decided on 20th…

Can one Director can be considered as quorum?

Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd v. Dr. Jayaram Chigurupati And Others [2010]…

Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI)

Offer For Sale of Shares by Promoters through the Stock…

The Information Technology Act, 2000: A Legal Framework for E-Governance

Connectivity via the Internet has greatly abridged geographical distances and…

Invitation

A comparative Study – Schedule VI of the Companies Act,…

Old V/s.NewThe Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) vide Notification No.…

Partner’s Column Feb 2012

Dear All The Union government has been seriously considering to…

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Foreign investment in Single – Brand Retail Trading Amendment to…

Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI)

Offer For Sale of Shares by Promoters through the Stock…

Compliance Calendar for February, 2012

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IFCI LTD V. TFCI LTD [DEL] CO.A (SB) 13/2011 &…

Applicant company’s request to convene an EGM was rejected by…

RAGHU HARI DALMIA & ORS v. SEBI [SAT]

Increase in the shareholding of the promoters as a result…

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Alibi Meaning: In the original Latin it means “in another…

Analysis of Companies(Cost Audit Report) Rules, 2011

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KALPENA PLASTIKS LIMITED v. BOMBAY STOCK EXCHANGE LTD

A Listed Company whose trading was suspended till 2009 made…

R.G. SALES PVT. LTD & ANR v.GIRDHARILAL PARASRAMPURIA & ANR

The trial court set aside the order issued by ROC…

Congratulations!

I am glad to inform you that, the Managing Committee…

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999: RBI Vide Circular RBI/2011-12/298…

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Offer For Sale of Shares by Promoters through the Stock…

Compliance Calendar for the month of January, 2012

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The Research and Development Cess Act, 1986

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Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)

The Companies (Accounting Standards) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2011 : MCA…

Partner’s Speak

Dear All, India Inc, in 2011 went from a high…

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Word-Rescind Meaning: i) To Cancel a contractual agreement or ii)…

Injunction can be sought not only in a case of…

SOUTH AFRICAN BREWERIES INTERNATIONAL (FINANCE) BV & ANR v.MOHAN GOLDWATER…

Sale of property through General Power of Attorney (GPA) does…

SURAJ LAMP & INDUSTRIES PVT LTD v. STATE OF HARYANA…

Transfer charges will not be treated as administrative charges for…

M/S. Dabur India Limited (Petitioner) vs. Vishwa Properties Private Limited…

Conditions for buy-back under Section 77A cannot be applied to…

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Applicability Of Regulation 10 And Regulation 11 of SEBI (Substantial…

Regulation 3(3) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and…

Partner’s Speak

Time as he grows old teaches many lessons. Dear Professionals,…

MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS (MCA)

Filing of Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account in…

Compliance Calendar for the month of December, 2011

S. No. Compliance Form to be filed Relevant Law Due…

Fast Track Exit mode for defunct companies under Section 560…

Need for Fast Track Exit Mode: There are a number…

Foreign Direct Investment in Retail Sector

The retail industry in India is of late often being…

Subterfuge being resorted to by the employer by showing that…

BHILWARA DUGDH UTPADAK SAHAKARI S. LTD V VINOD KUMAR SHARMA…

In case of a Company in liquidation, Plant & Machinery…

GUPTA REFRACTORIES V CONSOLIDATED STEELS & ALLOYS LTD (DEL) Co…

Prior approval of Statutory and Contractual authorities is required for…

M/s. Spice Communications Limited & ANR, Decision by Delhi High…

RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (RBI)

External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Policy:RBI Vide its circular: RBI/2011 -12/273…

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA (SEBI)

Increase in FII debt limit in Government & Corporate Debt…

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Word: Ignorantia juris non excusat Meaning : “Ignorantia juris non…

Celebration of 15th Foundation Day

The 15th Foundation Day of R & A was celebrated…

FDI In Limited Liability Partnership Partnership Firms And Its Concerns

As per the extant regulations, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is…

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA (SEBI)

SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011: SEBI…

Compliance Calendar for the month of November, 2011

S. No. Compliance Form to be filed Relevant Law Due…

The yardstick for determining the infringement of trademark differs from…

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Anr. Vs. Harinder Kohli and…

Composite Scheme of Arrangement can’t be held in abeyance for…

Bhopal Gelatines (P) Ltd V/s. Bhopal Glues and Chemicals (P)…

Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Bill, 2011

Purpose: To prohibit holding property Benami and restrict the right…

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Word: Caveat Meaning : Caveat is a Latin expression which…

MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS (MCA)

Registration of Companies and LLPs with one of their objectives…

Editor’s Column

“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change…

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Trademark Protection- India Trademarks are world over known to constitute…

Compliance Calendar for Listed Companies for the Quarter ended on…

S. No. Activity Sections / Rules / Clauses., etc Act/…

XBRL based annual filings

R & A Associates takes pleasure in informing you that…

Partner’s Column

Dear friends, I think most of us are taking a…

Companies (Cost Accounting Records) Rules, 2011

Background: To enable development of relevant cost accounting methodologies and…

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S. No. Compliance Form to be filed Relevant Law Due…

Trade Marks Act, 1999 – Sections 12, 134, 159(5)

Hindustan Unilever Limited   V. Ashique Chemicals &  ors decided on 08/08/2011…

Central Excise Act, 1944- For determining the value of goods…

ROYAL ENFIELD (UNIT OF M/S EICHER LTD) V COMMISSIONER OF…

Case Law on Companies Act – Section 205(C) regarding Unclaimed…

Case Law on Companies Act – Section 205(C) regarding Unclaimed…

MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS(MCA)

Companies (Central Government’s) General Rules and Forms (Amendment) Rules, 2011:…

RESERVE BANK OF INDIA(RBI)

Returns to be submitted by NBFCs – Revised Formats: RBI…

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA(SEBI)

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares…

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Partner’s Column

Dear friends India is witnessing a defining moment of our…

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA(SEBI)

Processing of Investor Complaints in SEBI Complaints Redress System (SCORES):…

MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS(MCA)

Corrigendum to Company Law Settlement Scheme, 2011 (CLSS, 2011): MCA…

RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (RBI)

Investment in the units of Domestic Mutual funds : RBI…

XBRL – A Puzzle

As most of us are aware, “XBRL” is the buzz…

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Word– Defamation Meaning: The word  defamation means, “the act of making…

Increase in Authorized Share Capital on sanction of scheme of…

M/S. THANTIYADI REALTORS PRIVATE LIMITED & M/S. SOMASIMARA REALTORS PRIVATE…

Principle of universality to be applied in determining the basic…

MONTAGE ENTERPRISES PVT. LTD v EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND (Madhya Pradesh…

Dematted Shares- Fraudulent Transfer of Shares, Depository Participant is not…

STOCK HOLDING CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD v VIMAL RAOSAHEB CHOUGULE…

Loss of original share certificate by the transferee and transferor…

ALTINA SECURITIES (P) LTD v. SATYAM COMPUTER SERVICES LTD &…

Compliances for the month of September, 2011

S. No. Compliance Form to be filed Relevant Law Due…

Seminar on Proposed Companies Bill 2011

Achromic Point together with Deloitte and R & A Associates as knowledge…

Name Availability Guidelines, 2011

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs(MCA) has issued Name Availability Guidelines,…

LAND ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT BILL, 2011

The acquisition of land by governments for development and industrialisation…

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R & A Events

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Updates/Amendments

A. MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS 1. Corrigendum to Company Law…

Principle of universality to be applied in determining the basic…

MONTAGE ENTERPRISES PVT. LTD v EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND (Madhya Pradesh…

Loss of original share certificate by the transferee and transferor…

ALTINA SECURITIES (P) LTD v. SATYAM COMPUTER SERVICES LTD &…

Dematted Shares- Fraudulent Transfer of Shares, Depository Participant is not…

STOCK HOLDING CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD v VIMAL RAOSAHEB CHOUGULE…

Increase in Authorized Share Capital on sanction of scheme of…

M/S. THANTIYADI REALTORS PRIVATE LIMITED & M/S. SOMASIMARA REALTORS PRIVATE…

Listed below are the Compliances for the period 25th June…

  S. No. Compliance Form to be filed Relevant Law…

Scrutiny inspection and investigation in all winding up cases

MCA vide Circular No. 55/2011   dated 26th July, 2011 has…

Pro-active action in case of winding up petitions

MCA vide Circular No. 54/2011 dated 26th July, 2011 has…

Online approval of Central Government under section 297 of the…

MCA vide Circular No. 52/2011 dated 25th July, 2011 has…

Scheme of arrangement/amalgamation

MCA vide Circular No. 53/2011 dated 26th July, 2011 has…

Rectification of Register of Charges

MCA vide Circular No.51/2011 dated 25th July, 2011 proposes to…

Shifting of registered office from one state to another

MCA vide Circular No. 50/2011 dated 25th July, 2011 proposes…

Online Incorporation of Companies within 24 hours

MCA vide Circular No. 49/2011 dated 23rd July, 2011 is…

Name Availability Guidelines

MCA vide Circular No.48/2011 dated 22nd July, 2011 has revised…

Case Law On Infringement Of Trademark

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Word : Exparte Meaning: Word  exparte is derived from Latin…

Consumer Protection Act 1986 ( “CPA”) In India

The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 was enacted for better protection…

Role of a Company Secretary in finalization of Accounts of…

There is a pondering question in all of our minds…

Partners Column

“Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire,…

Listed below are the Compliances for the period 25th May…

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Compliance Calendar as per RBI

  S. No. Particulars Act, Rules and Circulars Applicability Due…

For Listed companies for the quarter ended on 30th June,…

  S. No. Activities Sections /Rules /Clauses,etc. Acts / Regulations,…

Disposing of Pending Forms with Registrar of Companies

MCA vide  Circular No. 40/2011 dated 23rd June, 2011 has advised to…

Green Initiative – Issue of Certificates by Digital Signature

MCA vide its circular No. 29/2011 had taken another step towards “Green…

Clarification on proper Corporate Governance and Compliance of provisions of…

Ministry of Corporate Affairs vide General Circular  No. 38/2011  dated  20th…

IFCI Ltd v. TFCI Ltd [Delhi High Court]

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Word : Ceteris Paribus Meaning: Ceteris Paribus is derived from…

Can Storage of Registers be in Electronic format, A big…

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Maintenance Of Registers And Records Under Companies Act, 1956

Under the Companies Act, 1956, a company is required to…

Maintenance Of registers And Records In Electronic Mode -Information Technology Act,…

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The Indian Evidence Act, 187

Now we move on to the questions of admission of…

Filing of Annual Accounts in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL)…

MCA had mandated certain class of companies to file Balance Sheet…

Guidelines for Fast Track Exit mode for defunct companies

MCA has come back with  another opportunity for fast track…

Neuroplasticity

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The Legal Metrology Act, 2009

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Legal Metrology Act, 2009 (Act I of 2010)

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Amendment to the LM (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011

A sub-rule (6) has been added to Rule 6 which…

The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011

The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, framed under section…

Clarification regarding participation by shareholders or directors in meetings through…

MCA had issued a General circular in May, 2011 clarifying participation of…

Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011.

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Companies (Amendment) Regulations, 2011

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Notification for insertion of new PFIs

MCA vide its notification  dated 10th June, 2011, has amended the provisions…

Model Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2011 for States

The Government of India has circulated the model draft Legal…

Companies (Cost Audit Report) Rules, 2011

MCA vide notification no. GSR 430 (E) dated 3rd June, 2011,…

Companies (Cost Accounting Records) Rules, 2011

MCA vide notification no. GSR 429 (E) dated 3rd June, 2011,has…

Settlement of prosecutions cases

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Payment of MCA 21 Fees / ROC fees Via NEFT

MCA has taken another initiative in order to eliminate the inconvenience caused…

Synopsis of the new act and the rules made there…

Definition of Pre-packaged commodities : The significant changes that are…

Dematerialization of Share Certificate by Public Companies

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Dematerialization of Promoter’s Share

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) vide Cir/ISD/ 3/2011 dated…

Reserve bank of India

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide  A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.…

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India – Issue of equity…

RBI vide A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 74 dated 30th…

Editor’s Column

The changes in economic scenario after liberalization and the economic growth…

GO’s

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For Listed Companies for the quarter ended on 31st March,…

  S. No. Activities Clause/ Regulation No. Agreement/ Regulation etc.…

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

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Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010

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FDI in Limited Liability Partnerships

FDI in LLP – After 2 years of notification of…

Central Government specifies Limited Liability Partnership, a body corporate

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