Companies forms amended: revised Form 8 for creation/modification of charges now effective 29 May 2011. The Central Government substitutes Form 8 and Form 17 in the Companies (Central Government's) General Rules and Forms, 1956 effective 29 May 2011. The revised Form 8 prescribes mandatory particulars and attachments for the creation or modification of charges (other than debentures), including charge identification, company and charge-holder details, instrument description, amount secured, terms (interest, repayment, margin, extent and operation), acquisition-related charge particulars, verification and digital-signature requirements, and administrative certification for registration.