MCA V‑Portal Glitches: ICSI Urges MCA to Extend Filing Deadlines, Waive Additional Fee for Sept‑Dec Forms

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has formally requested the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to extend deadlines and waive additional fees for form filings (September–December) due to persistent V‑portal outages. The article recounts recent V‑portal disruptions preventing users from uploading forms, delay notices, and user inconvenience. ICSI proposes remedial measures: automatic extensions, waivers of penal fees, notification of disrupted days, and technical upgrades. The plea argues fairness to corporates and professionals who are prevented from compliance because of systemic failures beyond their control.