Authority: National Company Law Tribunal Kochi Bench (Shri Vinay Goel, Member Judicial and Shri Ravichandran Ramasamy, Member Technical)
Order Date: 15 June 2026
Case Overview
Papayas Fresh Private Limited has filed Company Appeal No. C/ACT/8/KOB/2026 under Section 252(3) of the Companies Act, 2013 against the Registrar of Companies, Kerala, Ernakulam. The appellant company seeks restoration of its name to the Register of Companies after it was struck off on 21st September 2022. The company is represented by PCS Mr. Abhilash Nediyalil Abraham along with Anagha Sonu Augustine. The Registrar of Companies Kerala is the respondent in the case.
The principal reliefs sought by the appellant include: (a) direction to the ROC Kerala to restore the company's name to the register with effect from the date of striking off (21st September 2022); (b) permission to file Form INC 20A with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and complete formalities relating to filing of all statutory returns following restoration; and (c) any other orders deemed fit in the interest of justice.
Final Outcome
The NCLT Kochi Bench has directed the appellant's counsel to serve a physical copy of the company appeal with all annexures to the respondent ROC through registered post and all available modes within 48 hours and file an affidavit of service. Upon receipt of notice, the ROC may file its response/report within seven days with a copy to the appellant. The case has been adjourned to 25th June 2026 for further proceedings.
Topics: Company Restoration, NCLT Proceedings, ROC Compliance