Ralla Sambasiva Rao V. Union of India and Another

WP/15721/2020

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The case revolves around the disqualification of the petitioner, Ralla Sambasiva Rao, from being a director due to alleged non-filing of financial statements and annual returns for three consecutive years, leading to the deactivation of his DIN. The petitioner challenged the disqualification and DIN deactivation, arguing that the actions were arbitrary, illegal, and violated principles of natural justice and constitutional rights under Articles 14 and 19(1)(g). The respondents, including the Union of India and the Registrar of Companies, defended the actions based on statutory provisions. The court examined the applicability of Section 164(2)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, and its retrospective application, ultimately finding in favor of the petitioner.

• Counselvise Citation: [2019] 140 COUNSELVISE.COM (IT) 743078 (HC-MISC)
• Appeal Type: Others
• Pronouncement Date: 18-07-2019
• Assessment Year: misc
• Other Referred Cases: COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (CENTRAL)-L NEW DELHI v. VATIKA TOWNSHIP PRIVATE LIMITED, YASHODHARA SHROFF vs. UNION OF INDIA, GAURANG BALVANTLAL SHAH S/O BALVANTLAL SHAH vs. UNION OF INDIA, BHAGAVAN DAS DHANANJAYA DAS vs. UNION OF INDIA
• Laws Referred To: Companies Act, 2013, Companies (Appointment and Qualifications of the Directors) Rules, 2014, Constitution of India
• Result in Favour of: Others
• Court: HIGH COURT
• Department Lawyers: N RAJESHWAR RAO; J SRINADH REDDY
• Assessee Lawyers: PAPAIAH PEDDAKULA
• Keywords: Director Identification Number; Disqualification of Directors; Natural Justice; Writ of Mandamus
• Section: 248; 252; 164(2)(a)

Judgement Text

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