Offences by Companies
Section 70 of the Andhra Pradesh Infrastructure Development Enabling Act, 2001 deals with offences by Companies. Where an offence under the Act has been committed by a company, every person who at the time when the offence was committed, was in charge of, and was responsible to the company for the conduct of the business of the company, as well as the company, shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and sh
Offences by Companies - (1) Where an offence under the Act has been committed by a company, every person who at the time when the offence was committed, was in charge of, and was responsible to the company for the conduct of the business of the company, as well as the company, shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.
Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall render any such person liable to any punishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he had exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such an offence.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), wherein an offence under this Act, has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any director, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, Secretary or other officer shall be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. For the purposes of this section, - (a) "Company" means a body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals; and (b) "Director" in relation to a firm, means a partner in the firm.
Section 70, The Andhra Pradesh Infrastructure Development Enabling Act, 2001 (Act 36 of 2001).
Questions about Section 70
What does Section 70 of the Andhra Pradesh Infrastructure Development Enabling Act deal with?
Section 70 of the Andhra Pradesh Infrastructure Development Enabling Act is headed "Offences by Companies". Where an offence under the Act has been committed by a company, every person who at the time when the offence was committed, was in charge of, and was responsible to the company for the conduct of the business of the company, as well as the company, shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and sh
How do I find court cases under Section 70 of the Andhra Pradesh Infrastructure Development Enabling Act?
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When was the Andhra Pradesh Infrastructure Development Enabling Act enacted?
Andhra Pradesh Infrastructure Development Enabling Act was enacted in 2001 as Act 36 of 2001. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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