Due to technical issues arising after transition from TCS to Infosys, MCA has issued a Circular regarding relaxation of additional fees & extension of the last date in filing various forms.
This move is really satisfactory for all the Stakeholders!!
Circular No. 3/2013
Subject: Relaxation of additional fees and extension of last date in filing of various forms with MCA.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs has decided to extend the last date of filing and to relax the additional fees applicable on forms as per the provisions of Companies Act, which have ought to be filed post transition of MCA 21 w.e.f. 17.01.2013, but could not be filed due to technical issues in the MCA 21 system.
The present circular clarified that the following relaxation shall be considered by Registrar of Companies (ROC) /Regional Director (RD) on case to case basis while allowing for such relaxation or extension as the case may be for forms to be filed or submitted or resubmitted:
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The last date for filing of forms where the due date is falling on or after 17.01.2013 is without charging additional fees.
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All documents expired on or after 17.01.2013 due to non- submission/resubmission may be restored back.
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Filing of court orders etc. where due date/ date of filing was on or after 17.01.2013 is extended without payment of additional fees.
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Name availability expired due to non- submission of incorporation documents will be made available for the same.
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In case of charge documents, if due date will be extended by RD on case to case basis where due date of filing was on or after 17.01.2013.
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Due date in all above cases extended till 28.02.2013.
Process: The Company/ Professional will make request by email/post with RD/ROC alongwith supporting documents. RD/ROC will raise ticket on service desk immediately after examining the application. The team of operator will resolve the ticket as per the request of RD/ROC. The system generated email will be sent to RD/ROC and user will be informed accordingly. The user should file the application within time given.
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