Implication of Non Compliance - CONDONATION OF DELAY SCHEME, 2018
Implication of Non Compliance - CONDONATION OF DELAY
SCHEME, 2018
SHORT SUMMARY:
In
this editorial the author shall discuss the some queries raised by
professionals and Corporates / Key Effects in relation to Condonation of Delay
Scheme, 2018. More than one month has been passed when the scheme notified by
the MCA. However, still there are many issues are unanswered under this scheme:
1. Implication of non-compliance of this scheme?
2. After activation of DIN for period 01.01.2018 to
31.03.2018, whether Directors can file forms of ‘Active- Non defaulting Company”
with his DIN?
3. Whether director can file documents other than over-due
documents during temporary re-activation of DIN?
4. Whether scheme can be avail for filing of all the pending documents
till date?
Author has already issued some articles/ editorial
on the Topic Disqualification of Director, Link of the same shall be given at
the end of this article.
This is article no. 319 of the series of editorials
written by the author on corporate laws {Including Companies Act, 2013, SEBI,
RBI Regulations, IBC, LLP
Act, 2008 etc.}.
I.
IMPLICATION OF NON-COMPLIANCE OF THIS SCHEME.
Language of Para -7: At the conclusion of the Scheme, the Registrar
shall take all necessary actions under the Companies Act, 1956/ 2013 against
the companies who have not availed themselves of this Scheme and continue to be
in default in filing the overdue documents.
OUR CLARIFICATION:
As per para 7 ROC can
take the necessary actions as per Companies Act, 2013 Like: Penalty/
Prosecution/ Imprisonment etc.
Let’s have a
look on the penalty as per act in case of non
compliance of filing of financial statement or annual return or to
continue as director after become disqualified.
Penalty Section 92- Annual Return
If a company fails to file its annual return under
sub-section (4), before the expiry of the period specified under section 403
with additional fee;
·
the company shall be
punishable with fine which shall not be less than Rs. 50,000/- rupees but which may extend to Rs. 500,000/- and
·
every officer of the company who is in default shall be punishable with
imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may
extend to five lakh rupees, or with
both
Penalty Section 137- Filing of Financial Statement
If a company fails to file the copy of the
financial statements under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), as the case may
be, before the expiry of the period specified in section 403,
·
the company shall be
punishable with fine of one thousand
rupees for every day during which the failure continues but which shall not
be more than ten lakh rupees, and
·
the managing director and the Chief Financial
Officer of the company, if any, and, in the absence of the managing director
and the Chief Financial Officer, any other
director who is charged by the Board with the responsibility of complying
with the provisions of this section, and, in the absence of any such director, all the directors of the company, shall
be punishable with imprisonment for a
term which may extend to six months or with fine which shall not be less than one lakh rupees but which may extend
to five lakh rupees, or with both.
Penalty Section 167- Continue as Director even after Disqualification
If a person, functions as a director even when he
knows that the office of director held by him has become vacant on account of
any of the disqualifications specified in sub- section (1), he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term
which may extend to one year or with fine which shall not be less than one
lakh rupees but which may extend to five lakh rupees, or with both.
Conclusion:
One can opine that, If a
Company doesn’t make compliances as per CODS, 2018 then ROC shall be allowed to
prosecute defaulting Companies and their Directors/ Officer in default with
Fine or Imprisonment or both.
II. After activation of DIN for period 01.01.2018 to
31.03.2018, whether Directors can file forms of ‘Active- Non defaulting Company”
with his DIN? /
III. Whether director can file documents other than over-due
documents during temporary re-activation of DIN
Language of Para -5: This scheme shall not apply to the filing of
documents other than the following overdue documents: (23B, AOC-4, MGT-7, 23AC,
ACA, 66, ADT-1).
Language of Para-4(1): The DIN of the concerned disqualified directors
de-activated at present, shall be temporarily activated during the validity of
the scheme to enable them to file the overdue documents.
OUR CLARIFICATION:
As per para 5 and 4 this scheme is available
for filing of overdue documents only.
Filing of Documents of non- defaulting Company: One can opine that, DIN shall be activating for
filing of”only overdue documents” of “Only Defaulting Company”. A defaulting director shall not allow filing documents
of non-defaulting active company during the period of temporary activation of
DIN.
Filing of Other Documents of defaulting Company: One can opine that, While this scheme is not
available for filing of documents other than overdue documents. However, if any
person acts as Director for any other purpose, other than filing of overdue
documents, using such re-activation, ground, then he shall be liable for both
civil and criminal provisions of Act of his deeds done during this period.
IV.
Whether scheme can be avail for filing of all the pending documents
till date?
Language of Para -3: A defaulting company is permitted to file its
overdue documents which were due for filing till 30.06.2017.
OUR CLARIFICATION:
Overdue Documents due
for filing till 30.06.2017 only can file under this scheme. Annual filing of F.Y.
31.03.2017 not allowed under the scheme.
Disclaimer:
The
entire contents of this document have been prepared on the basis of relevant
provisions and as per the information existing at the time of the preparation.
Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and
reliability of the information provided, I assume no responsibility therefore.
Users of this information are expected to refer to the relevant existing
provisions of applicable Laws. The user of the information agrees that the
information is not a professional advice and is subject to change without
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Link
of articles already published on Disqualification of Director:
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FAQ’s Condonation of Delay Scheme
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Way out for Removal of Disqualification of
Director
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3.
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Remedy for Disqualified Director
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