Company Name Restored in Register: Legal Compliance & Business Resumption

The Tribunal ordered the restoration of the Company's name in the Register of Companies under Section 252(3) of the Companies Act, 2013. Despite facing striking off due to non-compliance, the Company successfully petitioned for restoration, citing unintentional non-filing caused by various factors. The Registrar of Companies did not oppose the petition but emphasized procedural compliance. The Tribunal, considering economic challenges and the interest of justice, restored the Company's name subject to conditions like filing statutory documents, payment of costs, and prompt resumption of business operations to balance legal compliance with practical considerations and protect stakeholders' interests effectively.

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Issues:
1. Restoration of the name of the Company in the Register of Companies under Section 252(3) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Analysis:
The Company, engaged in providing healthcare services, faced striking off from the Register of Companies due to non-filing of annual returns and financial statements. The Registrar of Companies initiated action under Section 248(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, as the Company failed to file necessary documents. The Company, through its shareholder, filed a petition seeking restoration, citing reasons such as the absence of a full-time Company Secretary and the unfortunate demise of a Promoter Director. The Company contended that non-filing was unintentional and sought restoration to protect stakeholders' interests.

The Registrar of Companies, Karnataka, did not oppose the main petition but detailed the procedural compliance followed before striking off the Company's name. The Respondent highlighted that no cause was shown by the Company or its Directors against the notices sent, leading to the Company's removal from the Register. The Respondent clarified that there were no inquiries or complaints against the Company, but the DIN of disqualified Directors might not be restored due to pending legal matters.

The Tribunal, considering the economic challenges due to the pandemic, emphasized the ease of doing business and the interest of justice. It acknowledged the Registrar's power to strike off non-compliant companies but also recognized the bona fide contentions of the Petitioner seeking restoration. The Tribunal decided to restore the Company's name, subject to conditions like filing statutory documents, payment of costs, and resuming business operations promptly. The judgment aimed to balance legal compliance with practical considerations to facilitate the Company's revival and protect stakeholders' interests effectively.

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