# The Companies Act, 2013, Section 354: Meetings to ascertain wishes of creditors or contributories

- 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/354/

## Text

(1) In all matters relating to the winding up of a company, the Tribunal may-- (a) have regard to the wishes of creditors or contributories of the company, as proved to it by any sufficient evidence; (b) if it thinks fit for the purpose of ascertaining those wishes, direct meetings of the creditors or contributories to be called, held and conducted in such manner as the Tribunal may direct; and (c) appoint a person to act as chairman of any such meeting and to report the result thereof to the Tribunal. (2) While ascertaining the wishes of creditors under sub-section (1), regard shall be had to the value of each debt of the creditor. (3) While ascertaining the wishes of contributories under sub-section (1), regard shall be had to the number of votes which may be cast by each contributory.

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