Section 16, Company Secretaries Act, 1980 [S1R-BT4]
As at 6 September 2026. In force from 28 May 1980.
16. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Registrar of Companies may, by order in writing, direct any company to take such measures in relation to the carrying on of business by 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.
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company: Section 2, Company Secretaries Act, 1980 [S1RBCD] (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, Company Secretaries Act, 1980 [S1RBCD] (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.
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