ICSI issues clarification w.r.t amendments in ICSI UDIN Guidelines, 2019



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The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has provided a clarification regarding amendments to the ICSI UDIN Guidelines 2019. While the amended guidelines were effective from 1st October 2021, their communication was delayed due to technical reasons. The Competent Authority has approved the generation of UDIN by members from 7th October 2021, addressing difficulties members may have faced. Crucially, UDIN generation is now mandatory only for e-form MGT-7, remaining optional for all other e-forms.

Dear Professional Colleague,

Subject: Clarification w.r.t. amendments in ICSI Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN) Guidelines 2019

In continuation of the communication sent today with subject line "Amendments in ICSI Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN) Guidelines, 2019".

ICSI Clarifies UDIN Guidelines Amendments for Members

The amended ICSI (UDIN) Guidelines, 2019(the guidelines) were effective from 1st October, 2021 but due to technical reasons the same was communicated to the members today. In view of the difficulties in observance of the guidelines, the Competent Authority of the Institute has approved generation of UDIN by the members w.e.f. 7th October 2021.

Further, in light of queries received from members, it is hereby clarified that the generation of UDIN under the guidelines shall be mandatory for e- form MGT-7 only and for other e-forms, it remains optional.

Thanking You,

Yours Sincerely,

(CS Asish Mohan)
Secretary 

FAQ :

The clarification concerns amendments made to the ICSI Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN) Guidelines 2019.

The amended guidelines were approved for members to generate UDIN from 7th October 2021.

The communication was delayed due to technical reasons.

No, UDIN generation is now mandatory only for e-form MGT-7. For other e-forms, it remains optional.

The clarification was issued by the Secretary of ICSI, CS Asish Mohan.




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