Notice inviting comments on draft Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Amendment Rules, 2025.

Public Notice

Section 233 of the Companies Act 2013 (CA-13) provides for merger or amalgamation of certain companies (Fast Track Merger) through approval of Central Government [Delegated to Regional Director (RDs)]. Budget announcement (2025-2026),

Para 101, inter alia, states that the scope for fast track mergers will also be widened and the process made simpler. Accordingly, a notification proposing amendments to the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2016 proposing inclusion of more classes of companies under section 233 of Companies Act 2013 has been drafted and is available, along with an Explanatory note, on the online portal of the Ministry, www.mca.gov.in.

It has been decided to invite suggestions/comments on such draft amendment from stakeholders. Comments/suggestions on the draft rules along with justifications in brief may be sent latest by 05th May, 2025 through e-Consultation Module on the website of Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The Explanatory Note on the matter is enclosed.

Link for the notice 

https://www.mca.gov.in/bin/dms/getdocument?mds=Vl7V8BHbA7gmKAjfxzhiTw%253D%253D&type=open