Application of certain provisions to proceedings under section 241 or section 245
Section 246 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with application of certain provisions to proceedings under section 241 or section 245. The provisions of sections 337 to 341 (both inclusive) shall apply mutatis mutandis, in relation to an application made to the Tribunal under section 241 or section 245. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2014.
The provisions of sections 337 to 341 (both inclusive) shall apply mutatis mutandis, in relation to an application made to the Tribunal under section 241 or section 245.
Section 246, The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013).
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Judgments citing this section
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… cause notice was issued on 19.6.2009, the mere fact that this was not put against the appellant in the show cause notice cannot be any reason for us not to independently view the same. The appellant has not chosen to assail the findings contained in this report in a writ petition filed before the High Court. Under Section 246 of the Companies Act, 1956, this Court is empowered to look at the same as evidence of the opinion of the inspector concerned in relation to any matter contained in the report. By virtue of Section 246, therefore, it is possible for us to appreciate the role of the appellant in the so-called Satyam scam. This report …
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… cause notice was issued on 19.6.2009, the mere fact that this was not put against the appellant in the show cause notice cannot be any reason for us not to independently view the same. The appellant has not chosen to assail the findings contained in this report in a writ petition filed before the High Court. Under Section 246 of the Companies Act, 1956, this Court is empowered to look at the same as evidence of the opinion of the inspector concerned in relation to any matter contained in the report. By virtue of Section 246, therefore, it is possible for us to appreciate the role of the appellant in the so-called Satyam scam. This report …
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Questions about Section 246
What does Section 246 of the Companies Act deal with?
Section 246 of the Companies Act is headed "Application of certain provisions to proceedings under section 241 or section 245". The provisions of sections 337 to 341 (both inclusive) shall apply mutatis mutandis, in relation to an application made to the Tribunal under section 241 or section 245.
How do I find court cases under Section 246 of the Companies Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Companies Act 246, section 246 Companies Act, section 246 of the Companies Act. People searching for it also type section 246 companies act 2016. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 246 of the Companies Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 241 (Application to Tribunal for relief in cases of oppression, etc), section 245 (Class action), section 337 (Penalty for frauds by officers), section 341 (Liability under sections 339 and 340 to extend to partners or directors in firms or companies), so none of them can safely be read on its own. The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently commencement notification dated 09.09.2016 (2016).
When did Section 246 of the Companies Act come into force?
Section 246 of the Companies Act, cited as Companies Act 246, came into force on 01 Apr 2014, having been enacted on 29 Aug 2013. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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- 217. Procedure, powers, etc., of inspectors1390 words
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