The Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2016

Rule 29 Appeal under sub-section (2) of section 238 of the Act

Chapter: IV · Minority Shareholding and Other Provisions
Text as on: 14 August 2026

29. Appeal under sub-section (2) of section 238 of the Act.—

Any aggrieved party may file an appeal against the order of the Registrar of Companies refusing to register any circular under sub-section (2) of section 238 of the Act and the said appeal shall be in the Form No. NCLT.9 (appended in the National Company Law Tribunal Rules, 2016) supported with an affidavit in the Form No. NCLT.6 (appended in the National Company Law Tribunal Rules, 2016).

SCHEDULE OF FEES

S. No.Sections of the

Companies Act, 2013Rule

NumberNature of application or petitionFees

1Sub-section (1) of section 2303 (1)Application for compromise arrangement and amalgamation.Rs. 5,000/-

1Sub-section (1) of section 2303Application for compromise arrangement and amalgamation*

*Substituted vide notification on Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amendment Rules,2020 dated 03.02.2020. To view the notification Click HereRs. 5,000/-

2Sub-section (2) of section 235Application by dissenting shareholdersRs. 1,000/-

3Sub-section (2) of section 23829Appeal against order of Registrar refusing to register any circular.Rs. 2,000/-

29. Appeal under sub-section (2) of section 238 of the Act.— Any aggrieved party may file an appeal against the order of the Registrar of Companies refusing to register any circular under sub-section (2) of section 238 of the Act and the said appeal shall be in the Form No. NCLT.9 (appended in the National Company Law Tribunal Rules, 2016) supported with an affidavit in the Form No. NCLT.6 (appended in the National Company Law Tribunal Rules, 2016).