Power of inspectors to carry out investigation into affairs of related entities, etc
Section 46 of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 deals with power of inspectors to carry out investigation into affairs of related entities, etc. If an inspector appointed by the Central Government to investigate the affairs of a limited liability partnership thinks it necessary for the purposes of his investigation to investigate also the affairs of an entity which has been associated in the past or is presently associated with the limited l The Act came into force on 31 Mar 2009.
(1) If an inspector appointed by the Central Government to investigate the affairs of a limited liability partnership thinks it necessary for the purposes of his investigation to investigate also the affairs of an entity which has been associated in the past or is presently associated with the limited liability partnership or any present or former partner or designated partner of the limited liability partnership, the inspector shall have the power to do so and shall report on the affairs of the other entity or partner or designated partner, so far as he thinks that the results of his investigation thereof are relevant to the investigation of the affairs of the limited liability partnership.
(2) In the case of any entity or partner or designated partner referred to in sub-section (1), the inspector shall not exercise his power of investigating into, and reporting on, its or his affairs without obtaining the prior approval of the Central Government thereto:
Provided that before according approval under this sub-section, the Central Government shall give the entity or partner or designated partner a reasonable opportunity to show cause why such approval should not be accorded.
Section 46, The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (Act 6 of 2009).
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Questions about Section 46
What does Section 46 of the Limited Liability Partnership Act deal with?
Section 46 of the Limited Liability Partnership Act is headed "Power of inspectors to carry out investigation into affairs of related entities, etc". If an inspector appointed by the Central Government to investigate the affairs of a limited liability partnership thinks it necessary for the purposes of his investigation to investigate also the affairs of an entity which has been associated in the past or is presently associated with the limited l
How do I find court cases under Section 46 of the Limited Liability Partnership 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: Limited Liability Partnership Act 46, section 46 Limited Liability Partnership Act, section 46 of the Limited Liability Partnership 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 46 of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 46 of the Limited Liability Partnership Act come into force?
Section 46 of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, cited as Limited Liability Partnership Act 46, came into force on 31 Mar 2009, having been enacted on 07 Jan 2009. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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