Section378ZC
The Companies Act, 2013

Special user rights

In force From 01 Apr 2014 Act 18 of 2013 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 18 of 2013 Ministry Corporate Affairs Enacted 29 Aug 2013 In force 01 Apr 2014

Section 378ZC of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with special user rights. The producers, who are active Members may, if so provided in the articles, have special rights and the Producer Company may issue appropriate instruments to them in respect of such special rights. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2014.

1[378ZC. Special user rights.-- (1) The producers, who are active Members may, if so provided in the articles, have special rights and the Producer Company may issue appropriate instruments to them in respect of such special rights.

(2) The instruments of the Producer Company issued under sub-section (1) shall, after obtaining approval of the Board in that behalf, be transferable to any other active Member of that Producer Company.

Explanation.--For the purposes of this section, the expression "special right" means any right relating to supply of additional produce by the active Member or any other right relating to his produce which may be conferred upon him by the Board.]

Section 378ZC, The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013).

Questions about Section 378ZC

What does Section 378ZC of the Companies Act deal with?

Section 378ZC of the Companies Act is headed "Special user rights". [378ZC. Special user rights.-- (1) The producers, who are active Members may, if so provided in the articles, have special rights and the Producer Company may issue appropriate instruments to them in respect of such special rights.

How do I find court cases under Section 378ZC of the Companies Act?

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When did Section 378ZC of the Companies Act come into force?

Section 378ZC of the Companies Act, cited as Companies Act 378ZC, 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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