Authority: National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Allahabad Bench, Prayagraj; Division Bench comprising Shri Praveen Gupta (Member - Judicial) and Shri Ashish Verma (Member - Technical)

Order Date: 11th June 2026

Case Overview

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Allahabad Bench heard IA No.72/2025 in CP No.13/ALD/2024. The matter involves a petition filed under Section 252(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 by D.K. Paper & Board Mills Private Limited against the Registrar of Companies (ROC). The petition appears to seek restoration of the company's name to the register of companies. The Income Tax Department is also involved as a respondent in the proceedings. During the hearing, counsel for the Income Tax Department stated that their reply had already been filed with the tribunal. However, counsel for the petitioner company stated they had not received this reply.

Final Outcome

The NCLT bench issued directions for the exchange of pleadings between parties. The counsel for the Income Tax Department was directed to supply another copy of their reply to the petitioner's counsel within one week. The Registrar of Companies (ROC), who had not filed any response, was directed to file their reply positively within ten days, with an advance copy to be supplied to the other side. The matter was adjourned for next hearing on 16th July 2026.

Topics: Company Restoration, NCLT Proceedings, Regulatory Compliance