Powers and functions of Official Liquidator
Section 360 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with powers and functions of Official Liquidator. The Official Liquidator shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as the Central Government may prescribe. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2014.
(1) The Official Liquidator shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as the Central Government may prescribe.
(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), the Official Liquidator may--
(a) exercise all or any of the powers as may be exercised by a Company Liquidator under the provisions of this Act; and
(b) conduct inquiries or investigations, if directed by the Tribunal or the Central Government, in respect of matters arising out of winding up proceedings.
Section 360, The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013).
Questions about Section 360
What does Section 360 of the Companies Act deal with?
Section 360 of the Companies Act is headed "Powers and functions of Official Liquidator". The Official Liquidator shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as the Central Government may prescribe.
How do I find court cases under Section 360 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 360, section 360 Companies Act, section 360 of the Companies Act. People searching for it also type companies act 2016 section 360 2 and companies act 2006 section 360. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 360 of the Companies Act come into force?
Section 360 of the Companies Act, cited as Companies Act 360, 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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