Delegation of powers
Section 426 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with delegation of powers. The Tribunal or the Appellate Tribunal may, by general or special order, direct, subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order, any of its officers or employees or any other person authorised by it to inquire into any matter connected with any proceeding or, as the case may be The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2014.
The Tribunal or the Appellate Tribunal may, by general or special order, direct, subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order, any of its officers or employees or any other person authorised by it to inquire into any matter connected with any proceeding or, as the case may be, appeal before it and to report to it in such manner as may be specified in the order.
Section 426, The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013).
Questions about Section 426
What does Section 426 of the Companies Act deal with?
Section 426 of the Companies Act is headed "Delegation of powers". The Tribunal or the Appellate Tribunal may, by general or special order, direct, subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order, any of its officers or employees or any other person authorised by it to inquire into any matter connected with any proceeding or, as the case may be
How do I find court cases under Section 426 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 426, section 426 Companies Act, section 426 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 426 of the Companies Act come into force?
Section 426 of the Companies Act, cited as Companies Act 426, 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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