MCA Imposes Penalty on Company and its Directors for Failing to Maintain Active Registered Office as...

The MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) has imposed a penalty on a company and its directors for "failing to maintain an active registered office" as mandated under Section 12 of the Companies Act. The Registrar of Companies (RoC) found that the company did not have a proper registered office capable of receiving communications, a fundamental requirement for corporate transparency and compliance. This action underscores the MCA's strict enforcement against non-compliance with statutory obligations, emphasizing that companies must have a discernible physical presence for regulatory and public communication purposes, ensuring accountability.