Jurisdiction of Tribunal
Section 280 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with jurisdiction of Tribunal. The Tribunal shall, notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, have jurisdiction to entertain, or dispose of,-- (a) any suit or proceeding by or against the company; The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2014.
1[280. Jurisdiction of Tribunal.-- The Tribunal shall, notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, have jurisdiction to entertain, or dispose of,--
(a) any suit or proceeding by or against the company;
(b) any claim made by or against the company, including claims by or against any of its branches in India;
(c) any application made under section 233;
(d) any question of priorities or any other question whatsoever, whether of law or facts, including those relating to assets, business, actions, rights, entitlements, privileges, benefits, duties, responsibilities, obligations or in any matter arising out of, or in relation to winding up of the company,
whether such suit or proceeding has been instituted, or is instituted, or such claim or question has arisen or arises or such application has been made or is made or such scheme has been submitted, or is submitted, before or after the order for the winding up of the company is made.]
Section 280, The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013).
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Questions about Section 280
What does Section 280 of the Companies Act deal with?
Section 280 of the Companies Act is headed "Jurisdiction of Tribunal". [280. Jurisdiction of Tribunal.-- The Tribunal shall, notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, have jurisdiction to entertain, or dispose of,-- (a) any suit or proceeding by or against the company;
How do I find court cases under Section 280 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 280, section 280 Companies Act, section 280 of the Companies Act. People searching for it also type companies act 2014 section 280a and companies act 2014 section 280. 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 280 of the Companies Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 233 (Merger or amalgamation of certain companies), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 280 of the Companies Act come into force?
Section 280 of the Companies Act, cited as Companies Act 280, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions5089 words
- 143. Powers and duties of auditors and auditing standards1867 words
- 230. Power to compromise or make arrangements with creditors and members1432 words
- 232. Merger and amalgamation of companies1416 words
- 149. Company to have Board of Directors1403 words
- 217. Procedure, powers, etc., of inspectors1390 words
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