ROC Pune has imposed a penalty on a company and its directors for a 46-day delay in submitting Form PAS-3 related to allotment returns, reaffirming that timely compliance is crucial under the Companies Act.
ROC Pune Penalizes Delay in Filing PAS-3 for Allotment
The Registrar of Companies (ROC) Pune has penalized a company and its directors for submitting Form PAS-3, which pertains to return of allotment, 46 days late. The authority invoked Section 42(8) of the Companies Act, 2013, noting that such delays could incur significant penalties under Section 42(9).
This ruling underscores the critical importance of timely compliance with statutory filing requirements, as delays can impose financial burdens on corporate directors and their companies. It reflects the ROC's commitment to maintaining rigorous standards of corporate governance.
Practitioners should pay close attention to filing deadlines to avoid penalties and safeguard their clients from unnecessary legal repercussions.
Citations
- ROC Pune Order (2026)


