# The Companies Act, 2013, Section 240: Liability of officers in respect of offences committed prior to merger, amalgamation, etc

- 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/240/

## Text

Notwithstanding anything in any other law for the time being in force, the liability in respect of offences committed under this Act by the officers in default, of the transferor company prior to its merger, amalgamation or acquisition shall continue after such merger, amalgamation or acquisition.

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