Companies act, 2013

The Companies Act, 2013 provides a prior notice of 21 days be given to members before convening AGM/ EGM. But the AOA of the Company provides  a notice of 7 days be given  to members before convening AGM/ EGM.  what will prevail ? please list the provisions and rules.

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Quick Summary
This discussion addresses a common query regarding the notice period required for Annual General Meetings (AGM) and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGM) under the Companies Act, 2013. While the Act mandates a 21-day notice, a company's Articles of Association (AOA) might specify a shorter 7-day period. The consensus leans towards the AOA prevailing, provided it doesn't contradict the Act but can impose stricter requirements. However, some argue for harmonious interpretation ensuring compliance with both.

AOA will Prevail
Yes, Agree with Rohit, AOA will prevail, Note That AOA should not be in derogation of the act, but may provide something stricter than act itself..Like for board meeting act provides quorum of 1/3 or 2 which ever is higher, but AOA may provide for min.3 directors.etc.
Act will prevail it should be taken in harmonious interpretation action will be taken like this that both should comply.
Yes, Act will prevail, AOA may provide longer time.

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