The Companies Act, 1956

The Companies Act, 1956
The Companies Act, 1956
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An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to companies and certain other associations
Citation Act No. 1 of 1956
Territorial extent Whole of India
Enacted by Parliament of India
Date enacted 18 January 1956
Date commenced 1 April 1956

The Companies Act 1956 is an Act of the Parliament of India, enacted in 1956, which enabled companies to be formed by registration, and set out the responsibilities of companies, their directors and secretaries.[1]

The Companies Act 1956 is administered by the Federal Government of India through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Offices of Registrar of Companies,Official Liquidators, Public Trustee, Company Law Board, Director of Inspection, etc. The Registrar of Companies (ROC) handles incorporation of new companies and the administration of running companies.

References

  1. ^ "Business Portal of India : Starting a Business : Regulatory Requirements : Companies Act". Business.gov.in. http://business.gov.in/starting_business/companies_act.php. Retrieved 2011-09-27. 

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