Representation to MCA requesting extension of timelines due to COVID-19 by ICSI



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The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has formally requested the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to extend the filing deadlines for Form CFSS-2020 and Form DPT-3. This request comes in light of the ongoing challenges and recovery phase following the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to affect businesses' ability to operate at full capacity.

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India has written a representation letter to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to extend the timeline for filing Form CFSS-2020 till 31st July 2021 and for filing Form DPT-3 for the year ended 31st March 2021 till 31st July 2021. Read the official representation letter below:

MCA: 2021 
Shri Rajesh Verma, IAS 
Secretary 
Ministry of Corporate Affairs 
Government of India 
Shastri Bhawan 
Dr.Rajendra Prasad Road 
New Delhi -110001 

We extend our heartfelt gratitude towards the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for having extended various relaxations to the corporate and other stakeholders in the times of 2nd wave of COVID-19. As your goodself is aware, the impact of second wave of COVID-19 pandemic is widespread and the country is in the phase of recovery from the crisis, which may take some time as many of the States are still under partial lockdown or under certain strict restrictions. In the challenging times, stakeholders are putting best of their efforts to do the compliances and MCA also is extending all possible support to the corporates. 

ICSI Asks MCA for COVID-19 Timeline Extensions

Considering that the Country is still under recovery phase and Corporates are finding it difficult to work with full capacity, we request your esteemed office to consider relaxations in due dates of the following, in line with various other relaxations extended by the MCA.

To read more in details, find the enclosed attachment

FAQ :

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has requested the timeline extensions.

The request has been made to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

The request is for an extension for filing Form CFSS-2020 and Form DPT-3.

The proposed new deadline for filing Form CFSS-2020 is 31st July 2021.

The proposed new deadline for filing Form DPT-3 for the year ended 31st March 2021 is 31st July 2021.

The reason for the request is the widespread impact of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing recovery, and restrictions in various states, making it difficult for corporates to work at full capacity.




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