Section270
The Companies Act, 2013

Modes of winding up

In force From 01 Apr 2014 Act 18 of 2013 As on 14 Oct 2026

Act 18 of 2013 Ministry Corporate Affairs Enacted 29 Aug 2013 In force 01 Apr 2014 Instruments 1

Section 270 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with modes of winding up. The provisions of Part I shall apply to the winding up of a company by the Tribunal under this Act.] The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2014.

1[270.Winding up by Tribunal.-- The provisions of Part I shall apply to the winding up of a company by the Tribunal under this Act.]

Section 270, The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013).

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Questions about Section 270

What does Section 270 of the Companies Act deal with?

Section 270 of the Companies Act is headed "Modes of winding up". [270.Winding up by Tribunal.-- The provisions of Part I shall apply to the winding up of a company by the Tribunal under this Act.]

How do I find court cases under Section 270 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 270, section 270 Companies Act, section 270 of the Companies Act. People searching for it also type companies act 2006 section 270. 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 270 of the Companies Act, and has it changed?

The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently Commencement notification dated 07.12.2016 (2016).

When did Section 270 of the Companies Act come into force?

Section 270 of the Companies Act, cited as Companies Act 270, 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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