Are company strike offs happening normally?

Hey Siddharth,

Yes, lately the MCA has been a bit strict with Company Strike Off applications and rejections have become more common. Some key points to know:

1. Reasons for rejection often include:

   • Pending statutory compliances (like filing of annual returns, financials)

   • Outstanding dues or penalties

   • Incomplete or incorrect documentation

   • Non-availability of certain required approvals

2. MCA expects companies to be fully compliant before strike off can be approved. If the application is rejected, the company usually has to reapply and pay the fees again.

3. This has been happening across many states and with several professionals reporting similar issues.

What can you do?

• Ensure all pending compliances are filed (even if the company is dormant).

• Clear any outstanding penalties or dues.

• Double-check the application for completeness and accuracy before submission.

• Sometimes, waiting for a quieter period or consulting with an experienced professional for pre-checks can reduce chances of rejection.

Summary:

The MCA is tightening the process to prevent misuse of strike off, so it’s more critical than ever to have everything clean and compliant before applying.

If your CA is facing this for other clients, it’s a common experience nowadays.