Rule 2 Definitions
- Chapter
- I · Preliminary
- Text as on
- G.S.R. 39(E) dated 19 January 2023
2. Definitions.--
(1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,-
(a) "ActDefined in rule 2(a): Act means the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013)" means the Companies ActDefined in rule 2(a): Act means the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), 2013 (18 of 2013);
(b) "ScheduleDefined in rule 2(b): Schedule means the schedule annexed to these Rules" means the scheduleDefined in rule 2(b): Schedule means the schedule annexed to these Rules annexed to these Rules;
(c) "feesDefined in rule 2(c): fees means the fees as specified in the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014" means the feesDefined in rule 2(c): fees means the fees as specified in the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014 as specified in the Companies (Registration Offices and FeesDefined in rule 2(c): fees means the fees as specified in the Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014) Rules, 2014;
(d) "FormDefined in rule 2(d): Form or e form means the form in the schedule to these rules which shall be used for the matter to which it relates" or "e-formDefined in rule 2(d): Form or e form means the form in the schedule to these rules which shall be used for the matter to which it relates" means the formDefined in rule 2(d): Form or e form means the form in the schedule to these rules which shall be used for the matter to which it relates in the scheduleDefined in rule 2(b): Schedule means the schedule annexed to these Rules to these rules which shall be used for the matter to which it relates;
(e) "Regional DirectorDefined in rule 2(e): Regional Director means the person appointed by the Central Government in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as a Regional Director" means the person appointed by the Central Government in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as a Regional DirectorDefined in rule 2(e): Regional Director means the person appointed by the Central Government in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as a Regional Director;
(f) "Registrar (LLP)Defined in rule 2(1)(f): the Registrar dealing with matters relating to Limited Liability Partnership." means the Registrar dealing with the matters relations to Limited Liability Partnership.
(g) "firmDefined in rule 2(1)(g): a firm as defined in section 4 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932." means a firmDefined in rule 2(1)(g): a firm as defined in section 4 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932. as defined in section 4 of the Indian Partnership ActDefined in rule 2(a): Act means the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), 1932 (9 of 1932);
(h) "societyDefined in rule 2(1)(h): a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, including one registered or deemed registered under any other law in force." means a societyDefined in rule 2(1)(h): a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, including one registered or deemed registered under any other law in force. registered under the Societies Registration ActDefined in rule 2(a): Act means the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), 1860 (21 of 1860) and includes a societyDefined in rule 2(1)(h): a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, including one registered or deemed registered under any other law in force. registered under or deemed to be registered under any other law for the time being in force;
(i) "trustDefined in rule 2(1)(i): an irrevocable public charitable or religious trust registered under any law in force and represented by its trustees, in whom the trust property is vested, as members." means an irrevocable public charitable or religious trustDefined in rule 2(1)(i): an irrevocable public charitable or religious trust registered under any law in force and represented by its trustees, in whom the trust property is vested, as members. registered under any law for the time being in force and represented by its trustees, in whom the trustDefined in rule 2(1)(i): an irrevocable public charitable or religious trust registered under any law in force and represented by its trustees, in whom the trust property is vested, as members. property is vested, as members;
(j) "Registrar of FirmsDefined in rule 2(j): Registrar of Firms means the Registrar appointed under section 57 of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (9 of 1932)" means the Registrar appointed under section 57 of the Indian Partnership ActDefined in rule 2(a): Act means the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), 1932 (9 of 1932);
(k) "Registrar of TrustsDefined in rule 2(k): Registrar of Trusts includes a Charity Commissioner, an Inspector General of Registration or such other authority having the duty of registering trusts in a State.] (2) Words and expressions used in these rules but not defined and defined in the Act or in Companies (Specification of definitions details) Rules, 2014 ..." includes a Charity Commissioner, an Inspector-General of Registration or such other authority having the duty of registering trusts in a State.
(2) Words and expressions used in these rules but not defined and defined in the ActDefined in rule 2(a): Act means the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013) or in Companies (Specification of definitions details) Rules, 2014 shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the ActDefined in rule 2(a): Act means the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013) and said rules.
1. Ins. by G.S.R. 563(E), dated 31st May, 2016.
2. Ins. by the Companies (Authorised to Register) Second Amendment Rules, 2018, dated 5th July, 2018, w.e.f. 15th August, 2018.