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Section 23, Competition Act, 2003 [S21-N13]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 8 November 2003.

In Competition Act, 2003 [A11-8V9]. This text from 8 November 2003. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 23, Competition Act, 2003 [S21-N13]. Machine: S21-N13.

23. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Registrar of Companies may, by order in writing, direct any officer of a company to take such measures in relation to the keeping of books of account 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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books of account: Section 2, Competition Act, 2003 [S21MCX] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "books of account" includes records maintained in respect of all sums of money received and expended by a company and matters in relation to which the receipts and expenditure take place

books of account: 3 more definitions.

company: Section 2, Competition Act, 2003 [S21MCX] (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.

officer: Section 2, Competition Act, 2003 [S21MCX] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "officer" includes any director, manager or key managerial personnel or any person in accordance with whose directions or instructions the Board of Directors or any one or more of the directors is or are accustomed to act

officer: 11 more definitions.

Registrar: Section 2, Competition Act, 2003 [S21MCX] (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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Section 23, Competition Act, 2003 [S21-N13]