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NCLT Rules Chapter I
The National Company Law Tribunal Rules, 2016

Chapter I Preliminary and Powers of the Tribunal

Rules
20 · rules 1 to 20
Text as on
14 August 2026
  1. Rule 1 Short title and Commencement
  2. Rule 2 Definitions
  3. Rule 3 Computation of time period
  4. Rule 4 Forms
  5. Rule 5 Format of order or direction or rule
  6. Rule 6 Official seal of the Tribunal
  7. Rule 7 Custody of the records
  8. Rule 8 Sitting of the Tribunal
  9. Rule 9 Sitting hours
  10. Rule 10 Working hours
  11. Rule 11 Inherent Powers
  12. Rule 12 Calendar
  13. Rule 13 Listing of cases
  14. Rule 14 Power to exempt
  15. Rule 15 Power to extend time
  16. Rule 16 Functions of the President
  17. Rule 17 Functions of the Registrar
  18. Rule 18 Functions of the Secretary
  19. Rule 19 Delegation of powers by the President
  20. Rule 20 Procedure