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Companies Act Section 153
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The Companies Act, 2013

Section 153 Application for allotment of DIN

Chapter
XI · Appointment and Qualifications of Directors
Amendments
1
Last changed
9 February 2018
153. Application for allotment of Director Identification Number.—
Every individual intending to be appointed as director of a company shall make an application for allotment of Director Identification Number to the Central Government in such form and manner and along with such fees as may be prescribed:
The proviso inserted by Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017, s. 48, with effect from 9 February 2018Provided that the Central Government may prescribe any identification number which shall be treated as Director
The proviso inserted by Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017, s. 48, with effect from 9 February 2018Identification Number for the purposes of this Act and in case any individual holds or acquires such identification number, the requirement of this section shall not apply or apply in such manner as may be prescribed.

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  1. 1 The proviso inserted by Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017, s. 48 (w.e.f. 9 February 2018).

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