Provisions of Chapter cumulative
Section 377 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with provisions of Chapter cumulative. The provisions of this Part, with respect to unregistered companies shall be in addition to and not in derogation of, any provisions hereinbefore in this Act contained with respect to the winding up of companies by the Tribunal. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2014.
(1) The provisions of this Part, with respect to unregistered companies shall be in addition to and not in derogation of, any provisions hereinbefore in this Act contained with respect to the winding up of companies by the Tribunal.
(2) The Tribunal or Official Liquidator may exercise any powers or do any act in the case of unregistered companies which might be exercised or done by the Tribunal or Official Liquidator in winding up of companies formed and registered under this Act:
Provided that an unregistered company shall not, except in the event of its being wound up, be deemed to be a company under this Act, and then only to the extent provided by this Part.
Section 377, The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013).
Questions about Section 377
What does Section 377 of the Companies Act deal with?
Section 377 of the Companies Act is headed "Provisions of Chapter cumulative". The provisions of this Part, with respect to unregistered companies shall be in addition to and not in derogation of, any provisions hereinbefore in this Act contained with respect to the winding up of companies by the Tribunal.
How do I find court cases under Section 377 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 377, section 377 Companies Act, section 377 of the Companies Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 377 of the Companies Act come into force?
Section 377 of the Companies Act, cited as Companies Act 377, 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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