MCA announces relaxation of additional fees and extension of last date of filing of CRA-4



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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has announced an extension for filing the CRA-4 form, which is used for submitting cost audit reports. This decision was made in response to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies now have until 30th November 2020 to submit their cost audit reports for the financial year 2019-20 without facing penalties for violating Rule 6(5). The CRA-4 form must then be filed within 30 days of the company receiving the report, unless an extension for the Annual General Meeting has been granted.

General Circular No.29/2020 File No: 17/52/2020-CL-V GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS 5th Floor, A Wing Shastri Bhawan, Dr. R.P. Road, New Delhi Dated:- 10th September, 2020 To All Regional Directors, All Registrars of Companies, All Stakeholders. Subject: Relax
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FAQ :

The CRA-4 form is used for filing the cost audit report by companies.

The deadline has been extended due to the extraordinary disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The cost audit report for the financial year 2019-20 must be submitted by 30th November 2020.

The e-form CRA-4 should be filed within 30 days from the date the company receives the cost audit report.

Yes, if a company has received an extension for holding its Annual General Meeting, the e-form CRA-4 may be filed within the timeline provided under the proviso to rule 6(6) of the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014.




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