# The Companies Act, 2013, Section 33: Issue of application forms for securities

- Act: The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013)
- In force from: 2014-04-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/companies-act/section/33/

## Text

(1) No form of application for the purchase of any of the securities of a company shall be issued unless such form is accompanied by an abridged prospectus: Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall apply if it is shown that the form of application was issued-- (a) in connection with a bona fide invitation to a person to enter into an underwriting agreement with respect to such securities; or (b) in relation to securities which were not offered to the public. (2) A copy of the prospectus shall, on a request being made by any person before the closing of the subscription list and the offer, be furnished to him. (3) If a company makes any default in complying with the provisions of this section, it shall be liable to a penalty of fifty thousand rupees for each default.

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