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More than 1 lakh directors at shell firms identified for disqualification:
Context
- The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MoCA) has identified 1.06 lakh directors of ‘shell companies’ for disqualification under the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.
Why is it done?
- To break the network of ‘shell companies’ and the fight against black money/money laundering activities.
- The move is pursuant to the MoCA’s action of cancellation of registration of around 2.10 lakh defaulting companies.
- It is done to restrict operations of bank accounts of such companies by the directors of such companies or their authorized representatives.
Who all are getting monitored?
- Professionals including Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries and Cost Accountants associated with such defaulting firms and involved in illegal activities have been identified in certain cases.
- The action by professional institutes such as ICAI, ICSI and ICoAI is being monitored.
