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Reduction of Share Capital (S.66)

Reduce share capital: SR + NCLT confirmation, creditors hearing, auditor certificate

7 steps~222 days start to finishfiles RSC-1files INC-28
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The steps, in order

1

Board Approves Reduction

Board resolution approving the proposed reduction scheme.

within 7 days
2

Pass Special Resolution

Members pass SR for capital reduction.

within 30 days
3

Obtain Auditor Certificate

Auditor certifies accounting treatment for the reduction.

within 14 days
4

File Application with NCLT

File petition with NCLT for confirmation of reduction (RSC-1).

within 30 days · files RSC-1
5

Publish Creditors Notice

Publish notice to creditors as directed by NCLT.

within 21 days · document made for you
6

Obtain NCLT Confirmation Order

Attend NCLT hearing and obtain confirmation order.

within 90 days
7

File INC-28 with ROC

File certified copy of NCLT order with ROC.

within 30 days · files INC-28

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