Power of Tribunal to make calls
Section 296 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with power of Tribunal to make calls. The Tribunal may, at any time after the passing of a winding up order, and either before or after it has ascertained the sufficiency of the assets of the company,-- (a) make calls on all or any of the contributories for the time being on the list of the contributories, to the extent of their liabili The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2014.
The Tribunal may, at any time after the passing of a winding up order, and either before or after it has ascertained the sufficiency of the assets of the company,--
(a) make calls on all or any of the contributories for the time being on the list of the contributories, to the extent of their liability, for payment of any money which the Tribunal considers necessary to satisfy the debts and liabilities of the company, and the costs, charges and expenses of winding up, and for the adjustment of the rights of the contributories among themselves; and
(b) make an order for payment of any calls so made.
Section 296, The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013).
Questions about Section 296
What does Section 296 of the Companies Act deal with?
Section 296 of the Companies Act is headed "Power of Tribunal to make calls". The Tribunal may, at any time after the passing of a winding up order, and either before or after it has ascertained the sufficiency of the assets of the company,-- (a) make calls on all or any of the contributories for the time being on the list of the contributories, to the extent of their liabili
How do I find court cases under Section 296 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 296, section 296 Companies Act, section 296 of the Companies Act. People searching for it also type 296 companies act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 296 of the Companies Act come into force?
Section 296 of the Companies Act, cited as Companies Act 296, 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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