All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 16-XVI Previous Year Question Papers with Answers

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60.

The verification of the registered office shall be furnished to the registrar within a period of _____ incorporation

A: 30 days
B: 60 days
C: 90 days
D: 120 days

The answer is: A

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Explanation

The correct option is A: 30 days.

According to Section 12 (2) of the Companies Act, 2013, the company has to furnish to the Registrar verification of its registered office within a period of thirty days of its incorporation in the prescribed manner. This is to ensure that the company has a registered office capable of receiving and acknowledging all communications and notices as may be addressed to it. If the company fails to verify its registered office within the specified period, it may be liable for penalties or even removal from the register of companies.