Companies Act, 2013
249.
Restrictions
on making application under section 248 in certain situations.
1. An application under
sub-section (2 ) of section 248 on behalf of a company shall not be made
if, at any time in the previous three months, the company—
a.
has
changed its name or shifted its registered office from one State to another;
b.
has
made a disposal for value of property or rights held by it, immediately before
cesser of trade or otherwise carrying on of business, for the purpose of
disposal for gain in the normal course of trading or otherwise carrying on of
business;
c.
has
engaged in any other activity except the one which is necessary or expedient
for the purpose of making an application under that section, or deciding
whether to do so or concluding the affairs of the company, or complying with
any statutory requirement;
d.
has
made an application to the Tribunal for the sanctioning of a compromise or
arrangement and the matter has not been finally concluded; or
e.
is
being wound up under Chapter XX, whether voluntarily or by the Tribunal.
1.
2. If a company files an
application under sub-section (2 ) of section 248 in violation of
sub-section (1 ), it shall be punishable with fine which may extend to
one lakh rupees.
3. An application filed
under sub-section (2 ) of section 248 shall be withdrawn by the company
or rejected by the Registrar as soon as conditions under sub-section (1 )
are brought to his notice.