Section 48: Conversion of status of unlimited company as limited company and vice-versa

48. Conversion of status of unlimited company as limited company and vice-versa.—(1) An unlimited company may be converted into a limited company with prior approval of the Commission in writing by passing a special resolution in this behalf by the unlimited company amending its memorandum and articles of association in such a manner that they include the provisions relating to a company limited by shares in the articles and complying with all the requirements as may be specified. (2) On an application for change in status of a company under sub- section (1), if the Commission is satisfied that the company is entitled to be so converted, such conversion shall be allowed by an order in writing. (3) A copy of the order, confirming the conversion under sub-section (2) duly certified by an authorised officer of the Commission shall be forwarded to the company and to the registrar within seven days from the date of the order. (4) If a company, being a limited company, alters its memorandum and articles in such a manner that they include the provisions which constitute it as a company having unlimited liability of its members, the company shall— (a) as on the date of the alteration, cease to be a limited company; and (b) file with the registrar a copy of the memorandum and articles of association as altered along with the special resolution. (5) If default is made in complying with the provisions of any of the preceding sub-sections, the company and every officer of the company who is in default shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding of level 2 on the standard scale.

Effective date: 2017-05-30

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