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MCA | Deadline of CFSS and LLP Settlement Scheme to not extend

   23 March 2021 at 16:53

Shri Anurag Singh Thakur has stated that both the schemes i.e. CFSS and LSS have ended on 31.12.2020. Accordingly, further extension of the scheme was not found necessary.

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1,38,051 new companies registered from April 2020 to February 2021

   22 March 2021 at 17:13

1,38,051 new companies registered in the current FY from April 2020 to February 2021 while 10,113 of Companies have been struck off by invoking the Provisions of section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013 from April 2020 to February 2021.

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MCA ordered for investigation in the cases of misuse of corporate structure/ fraud for FY 2020-21

   22 March 2021 at 17:10

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has ordered for investigation and assigned to Serious Fraud Investigation office (SFIO) and Regional Directors (RDs) in the cases where there are allegations of misuse of corporate structure/ fraud.

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Sanction for prosecution accorded in 366 cases in violation of CSR provisions

   22 March 2021 at 17:08

Whenever any violation of CSR provisions is reported, action against such non-compliant Companies are initiated as per provisions of the Act after due examination of records and following due process of law.

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EPFO | 13.36 lakh net new subscribers added in the month of January, 2021

   20 March 2021 at 18:52

The provisional payroll data of EPFO published on 20th March, 2021 highlights a growing trend of subscriber base with the addition of 13.36 lakh net subscribers during the month of January, 2021. 

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MCA establishes Central Scrutiny Centre for carrying out scrutiny of STP e-forms

   19 March 2021 at 20:30

Establishment of Central Scrutiny Centre (CSC) for carrying out scrutiny of Straight Through Processes (STP) e-forms filed by the Companies under the Act w.e.f. 23rd March 2021.

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MCA creates restriction to the remuneration payable to Independent directors

   19 March 2021 at 05:17

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has created certain restrictions on the remuneration payable to independent directors under Schedule V of the Companies Act, 2013.

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MCA releases the date on which provisions of Sec 32 & 40 of Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020 shall come into force

   19 March 2021 at 05:14

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has appointed 18th March 2021, as the date on which provisions of Sec 32 & 40 of the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020 shall come into force.

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APEDA signs MoU with NSIC for harnessing the exports potentials of MSMEs

   18 March 2021 at 19:50

APEDA yesterday on 17-03-2021 signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NSIC for ensuring cooperation in range of areas focussing on harnessing exports potential of agricultural and processed food products manufactured by MSMEs.

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Reporting of status of ongoing CIRPs through Form CIRP 7

   18 March 2021 at 17:58

Regulation 40A of the IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016 ('CIRP regulations') provides a model timeline for carrying out various activities envisaged in a corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP).

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