Companies Act, 1956

Section - 542 - Liability for fraudulent conduct of business

Liability for fraudulent conduct of business.

542. (1) If in the course of the winding up of a company, it appears that any business of the company has been carried on, with intent to defraud creditors of the company or any other persons, or for any fraudulent purpose, the [Tribunal], on the application of the Official Liquidator, or the liquidator or any  creditor or contributory of the company, may, if it thinks it proper so to do, declare that any persons who were knowingly parties to the carrying on of the business in the manner aforesaid shall be personally responsible, without any limitation of liability, for all or any of the debts or other liabilities of the company as the [Tribunal] may direct.

On the hearing of an application under this sub-section, the Official Liquidator or the liquidator, as the case may be, may himself give evidence or call witnesses.

(2) (a) Where the [Tribunal] makes any .... To read the full section download the app from Google Play store
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