21 October 2011
The Department of Company Affairs has in its Circular No. 4/72, dated 9-3-1972 expressed view stating that a firm, not being a person, cannot be registered as a member of a company except where the company is licensed under section 25. In another Circular No. 5/75 (8/18/75-CL-V), dated 31-3-1975 issued under section 187C of the Act the Department has expressed similar view.