MCA establishes Central Scrutiny Centre for carrying out scrutiny of STP e-forms



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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has established a new Central Scrutiny Centre (CSC) to review Straight Through Process (STP) e-forms submitted by companies. This centre, operational from 23rd March 2021, will function under the MCA's e-governance Cell. Any findings from the scrutiny will be passed on to the relevant Registrar of Companies (ROC) for further action.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has made an announcement regarding establishment of Central Scrutiny Centre (CSC) for carrying out scrutiny of Straight Through Processes (STP) e-forms filed by the Companies under the Act w.e.f. 23rd March 2021. Read the official announcement below:

ANNOUNCEMENT

Sub: Establishment of Central Scrutiny Centre (CSC) for carrying out scrutiny of Straight Through Processes (STP) e-forms filed by the Companies under the Act w.e.f. 23rd March 2021

This is to inform you that the Central Government has established a Central Scrutiny Centre (CSC) for carrying out scrutiny of Straight Through Processes (STP) e-forms filed by the companies under the Act and the rules made thereunder and which shall function under the administrative control of the e-governance Cell of the MCA w.e.f 23.03.2021.

The CSC will carry out scrutiny of the e-forms filed through STP and findings will be forwarded to the concerned jurisdictional ROC, wherever required, for further necessary action under the provisions of the Act and the rules made thereunder.

MCA Sets Up Central Scrutiny Centre for E-forms

Notification is available at the link
http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2021/225985.pdf

Members may note the above.

Sincerely Yours,
Chairman and Vice Chairman
Corporate Laws & Corporate Governance Committee
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

FAQ :

The Central Scrutiny Centre (CSC) is a new facility established by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to examine Straight Through Process (STP) e-forms filed by companies.

The Central Scrutiny Centre (CSC) has been operational since 23rd March 2021.

The CSC operates under the administrative control of the e-governance Cell of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

Findings from the CSC's scrutiny of e-forms will be forwarded to the concerned jurisdictional Registrar of Companies (ROC) for necessary action.

The CSC will carry out the scrutiny of Straight Through Processes (STP) e-forms filed by companies under the Act.




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