Section 383 of the Companies Act, 2013
Section 383 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with the "Service on Foreign Companies".
🔹 Section 383 – Service on Foreign Companies
Provision:
This section specifies the manner in which any notices, documents, or other communications may be served on a foreign company under the Companies Act, 2013.
📌 Key Provisions:
Mode of Service:
Any notice or document required to be served on a foreign company shall be deemed to be sufficiently served, if addressed to any person whose name and address have been delivered to the Registrar under Section 380(1)(d).
The service shall be either:
by post, or
by leaving it at the address provided to the Registrar.
Relevant Person:
The person referred to is the one who is authorized to accept service on behalf of the foreign company and whose details have been furnished in India.
📝 Related Provision:
Section 380(1)(d): Requires a foreign company to deliver to the Registrar the name and address of one or more persons resident in India who are authorized to accept service of process and notices on behalf of the company.
✅ Practical Implication:
Foreign companies operating in India must appoint and notify the Registrar of Companies (RoC) about an Indian resident authorized to receive legal notices and documents. This helps in ensuring effective communication and legal compliance.
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