The Companies (Removal of Names of Companies from the Register of Companies) Rules, 2016 Chapter I Removal by the Registrar Rules 5 · rules 1 to 5 Text as on 14 August 2026 Rule 1 Short title and commencement Rule 2 Definitions Rule 3 Removal of name of company from the Register on suo-motu basis Rule 4 Application for removal of name of company Rule 5 Manner of filing of application