Auditor's appointment

 

Before we get to know what ‘Relatives’ mean under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Persons who will be considered as Relatives. I would like to brief, for the sake of a Layman, that why do we need to know at the first place as to who are the Relatives under the Companies Act, 2013. 

It is because of the reason that there are many references under the Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable acts relating to Indian Companies, wherein restrictions/limitation are put for relatives of any members/directors/key managerial persons/officers etc. of a Company, and therefore it is important to know all those persons who are covered under the definition of Relative.

 

Definition of ‘Relative’

 

"Relative" means, with reference to any person, means any one who is related to another, if—
(i) they are members of a Hindu Undivided Family;

(ii) they are husband and wife; or
(iii) one person is related to the other in such manner as may be prescribed;

Further, as per rule 4 of the Companies (Specification of definitions details) Rules, 2014, a person shall be deemed to be the relative of another, if he or she is related to another in the following manner, namely:-
(1) Father:
Provided that the term “Father” includes step-father.
(2) Mother:
Provided that the term “Mother” includes the step-mother.
(3) Son:
Provided that the term “Son” includes the step-son.
(4) Son’s wife.
(5) Daughter.
(6) Daughter’s husband.
(7) Brother:
Provided that the term “Brother” includes the step-brother;
(8) Sister:
Provided that the term “Sister” includes the step-sister.