Section 9, Presidency Towns Insolvency Act, 1909 [S16-2NG]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 25 March 1909.
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Registrar of Companies may, by order in writing, direct any liquidator to take such measures in relation to the winding up of a company as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
Defined terms in this text (2)
company: Section 2, Presidency Towns Insolvency Act, 1909 [S162E3] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "company" means a company incorporated under this Act or under any previous company law
company: 13 more definitions.
Registrar: Section 2, Presidency Towns Insolvency Act, 1909 [S162E3] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Registrar" means a Registrar, an Additional Registrar, a Joint Registrar, a Deputy Registrar or an Assistant Registrar, having the duty of registering companies and discharging various functions under this Act
Registrar: 79 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (1)
Notification S.O. 641(E) of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs dated 25th March, 2016 under section 9 [N13-Z3P], 25 March 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Presidency Towns Insolvency Act, 1909 (3 of 1909), the Central Government hereby directs that the powers exercisable by it under section 9 shall, subject to its control, also be exercisable by the Registrar of Companies"
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