Central Act
The Company Secretaries Act, 1980
An Act to make provision for the regulation and development of the profession of Company Secretaries.
| Act number | 56 of 1980 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1980-12-10 |
| In force from | 1981-01-01 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Corporate Affairs |
| Sections | 59 |
| Schedules | 4 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
- The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
- The Companies Act, 2013
- The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
- The Competition Act, 2002
- The Preference Shares (Regulation of Dividends) Act, 1960
- The Cost Accountants Act, 1959
- The Companies (Donations to National Funds) Act, 1951
- The Chartered Accountants Act, 1949
Questions this page answers
When did the The Company Secretaries Act, 1980 come into force?
It came into force on 1981-01-01, having been enacted on 1980-12-10.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
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