MCA Launches E-Adjudication Platform | New Rule 3A Mandates E-Adjudication for Penalty Proceedings Under Cos Act

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MCA E-Adjudication Platform

Notification No. G.S.R. 476(E)., Dated 05.08.2024

The MCA has amended the Companies (Adjudication of Penalties) Rules, 2014, whereby a new rule 3A- “Adjudication Platform” has been inserted. Under new rule, all proceedings (including issuing notices, filing replies or documents, presenting evidence, holding hearings, attending witnesses, passing orders, and paying penalties) of the adjudicating officer and Regional Director under the Companies (Adjudication of Penalties) Rules, 2014 shall be conducted electronically through the e-adjudication platform developed by the Central Government.

If the email address of a person who needs to receive a notice or summons is not available, the adjudicating officer will send the notice by mail to the last known address or the address in the records. The officer will also keep a copy of this notice in the electronic record on the e-adjudication platform.

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