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Section 386: Interpretation

Companies Act, 2013 · Chapter XXII: Companies Incorporated Outside India · In force

This section explains what certain terms mean in the context of the Chapter.

The section, clause by clause

What the section says
In plain terms
For the purposes of the foregoing provisions of this Chapter,—
(a)the expression “certified” means certified in the prescribed manner to be a true copy or a correct translation;
(b)the expression “director”, in relation to a foreign company, includes any person in accordance with whose directions or instructions the Board of Directors of the company is accustomed to act; and
(c)the expression “place of business” includes a share transfer or registration office.

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