Companies Act 1956

The Companies Act 1956 was an Act of the Parliament of India, enacted in 1956, which enabled companies to be formed by registration, and set out the responsibilities of companies, their directors and secretaries.[1]

Companies Act 1956
Parliament of India
CitationAct No. 1 of 1956
Territorial extentIndia
Enacted byParliament of India
Enacted18 January 1956
Commenced1 April 1956 and amendment 2015
Repeals
Some provisions of the Act are still in force (as per Ministry of Corporate Affairs Website)
Status: Repealed

The Act was administered by the Government of India through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Offices of Registrar of Companies, Official Liquidators, Public Trustee, Company Law Board, Director of Inspection, etc. The Registrar of Companies (ROC) handles incorporation of new companies and the administration of running companies.

Since its commencement, it was amended many times, in which amendment of 1988, 1990, 1996, 2000 and 2011 were notable.[2]

Repeal
Main article: Companies Act 2013

References
  1. "Business Portal of India : Starting a Business : Regulatory Requirements : Companies Act". National Portal of India. Government of India.
  2. "Amended version 2015" (PDF).
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