A company wants to shift its registered office from one State to another. What does section 13 of the Companies Act, 2013 require?
Question and options
A company wants to shift its registered office from one State to another. What does section 13 of the Companies Act, 2013 require?
An ordinary resolution and Central Government approval
A special resolution and confirmation by the Tribunal
A special resolution and Central Government approval
A special resolution and confirmation by the Registrar
Answer and explanation
Shifting the registered office between States alters the memorandum, so section 13(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 requires a special resolution, and section 13(4) requires approval of the Central Government, a power delegated to the Regional Director. The Act requires no confirmation by the Tribunal for this change.
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