# The Companies Act, 2013, Section 21: Authentication of documents, proceedings and contracts

- Act: The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013)
- In force from: 2014-04-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/companies-act/section/21/

## Text

Save as otherwise provided in this Act, (a) a document or proceeding requiring authentication by a company; or (b) contracts made by or on behalf of a company, may be signed by any key managerial personnel or 1[an officer or employee of the company] duly authorised by the Board in this behalf.

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