Section 399 of the Companies Act, 2013
Section 399 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with the inspection, production, and evidence of documents kept by the Registrar of Companies (RoC).
📘 Section 399 – Inspection, production, and evidence of documents kept by Registrar
Sub-section (1): Right to inspect
Any person can:
Inspect documents filed with the Registrar under the Companies Act, 2013 (like MOA, AOA, annual returns, etc.), subject to prescribed conditions and payment of fees.
Sub-section (2): Certified copies
The Registrar shall, upon request and payment of prescribed fees:
Provide certified copies or extracts of any document kept by him.
These certified copies are admissible in evidence in any legal proceeding without further proof, being regarded as equivalent to the original.
Sub-section (3): Electronic form
Where a document is filed in electronic form, a copy or extract certified by the Registrar in writing and affixed with his official seal is admissible as evidence.
🔑 Key Points:
Ensures public access to corporate documents.
Facilitates transparency and accountability of companies.
Recognizes digitally filed records as valid legal evidence.
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