Section 9, Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 [S2H-EJQ]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 26 December 1975.
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 (3)
company: Section 2, Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 [S2HEB0] (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.
prescribed: Section 2, Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 [S2HEB0] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
Registrar: Section 2, Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 [S2HEB0] (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 (25)
Standing Order No. 3902/2023 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala dated 19th June, 2023 on the business of a limited liability partnership [C14-3BP], 19 June 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4216/2018 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala dated 14th July, 2018 on the carrying on of business by a company [C11-PV0], 14 July 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1943/2025 of the Transport Department, Government of Kerala dated 17th December, 2025 on the business of a producer company [C18-7X0], 17 December 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Transport Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4184/2020 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala dated 14th March, 2020 on the valuation of assets of a company [C17-M2A], 14 March 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3184/2023 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala dated 9th December, 2023 on the practice as a company secretary [C16-284], 9 December 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2199/2006 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Kerala dated 10th February, 2006 on the keeping of books of account [C14-JQ5], 10 February 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2840/2018 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala dated 2nd October, 2018 on the keeping of books of account [C1B-B4T], 2 October 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2652/2023 of the Law Department, Government of Kerala dated 1st May, 2023 on the holding of assets by a dormant company [C1B-R4W], 1 May 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Law Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 571/2006 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Kerala dated 19th April, 2006 on the carrying on of business by a company [C1A-AQN], 19 April 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1290/2017 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala dated 22nd December, 2017 on the carrying on of business by a company [C1F-17M], 22 December 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2012/2011 of the Energy Department, Government of Kerala dated 6th June, 2011 on the keeping of a registered office [C1E-GF2], 6 June 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Energy Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3555/2013 of the Law Department, Government of Kerala dated 9th August, 2013 on the valuation of assets of a company [C18-YV7], 9 August 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Law Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3545/2023 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala dated 12th April, 2023 on the valuation of assets of a company [C19-VCG], 12 April 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2401/2022 of the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Kerala dated 4th October, 2022 on the holding of assets by a dormant company [C1F-FBH], 4 October 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3136/2022 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala dated 12th April, 2022 on the carrying on of business by a company [C1D-J56], 12 April 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 857/2023 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Kerala dated 3rd June, 2023 on the protection of the interests of debenture holders [C1D-NEC], 3 June 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Social Welfare Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4058/2016 of the Law Department, Government of Kerala dated 25th February, 2016 on the practice as a company secretary [C1G-THX], 25 February 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Law Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2161/2024 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala dated 10th September, 2024 on the winding up of a company [C1H-JX8], 10 September 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1660/2017 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala dated 24th November, 2017 on the keeping of books of account [C1P-NZD], 24 November 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1267/2011 of the Housing Department, Government of Kerala dated 10th March, 2011 on the protection of the interests of debenture holders [C1P-4C0], 10 March 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Housing Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1868/2019 of the Finance Department, Government of Kerala dated 22nd December, 2019 on the management of a company [C1P-V8V], 22 December 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Finance Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3948/2015 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala dated 12th April, 2015 on the carrying on of business by a company [C1J-JSR], 12 April 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4182/2007 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Kerala dated 2nd January, 2007 on the business of a producer company [C1H-ZSH], 2 January 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Kerala Chitties (Register of members Control) Order, 2008 [N1E-D97], 12 April 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by article 243K of the Constitution and section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the State Election Commission hereby orders"
Standing Order No. 4723/2016 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala dated 3rd July, 2016 on the keeping of books of account [C1M-M34], 3 July 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Kerala Chitties Act, 1975 (Kerala Act 23 of 1975), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Kerala hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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