Annual report by Central Government
Section 461 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with annual report by Central Government. The Central Government shall cause a general annual report on the working and administration of this Act to be prepared and laid before each House of Parliament within one year of the close of the year to which the report relates. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2014.
The Central Government shall cause a general annual report on the working and administration of this Act to be prepared and laid before each House of Parliament within one year of the close of the year to which the report relates.
Section 461, The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013).
Made under this section, and citing it
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Questions about Section 461
What does Section 461 of the Companies Act deal with?
Section 461 of the Companies Act is headed "Annual report by Central Government". The Central Government shall cause a general annual report on the working and administration of this Act to be prepared and laid before each House of Parliament within one year of the close of the year to which the report relates.
How do I find court cases under Section 461 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 461, section 461 Companies Act, section 461 of the Companies Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 461 of the Companies Act, and has it changed?
The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently Amendment in schedule II of Companies Act, 2013 (2014).
When did Section 461 of the Companies Act come into force?
Section 461 of the Companies Act, cited as Companies Act 461, 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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- 217. Procedure, powers, etc., of inspectors1390 words
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