Advertisement of prospectus
Section 30 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with advertisement of prospectus. Where an advertisement of any prospectus of a company is published in any manner, it shall be necessary to specify therein the contents of its memorandum as regards the objects, the liability of members and the amount of share capital of the company, and the names of the signatories to the memorandu The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2014.
Where an advertisement of any prospectus of a company is published in any manner, it shall be necessary to specify therein the contents of its memorandum as
regards the objects, the liability of members and the amount of share capital of the company, and the names of the signatories to the memorandum and the number of shares subscribed for by them, and its capital structure.
Section 30, The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013).
Made under this section, and citing it
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Questions about Section 30
What does Section 30 of the Companies Act deal with?
Section 30 of the Companies Act is headed "Advertisement of prospectus". Where an advertisement of any prospectus of a company is published in any manner, it shall be necessary to specify therein the contents of its memorandum as regards the objects, the liability of members and the amount of share capital of the company, and the names of the signatories to the memorandu
How do I find court cases under Section 30 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 30, section 30 Companies Act, section 30 of the Companies Act. 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 30 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 (2018).
When did Section 30 of the Companies Act come into force?
Section 30 of the Companies Act, cited as Companies Act 30, 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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