Penalty Imposed for Failure to File INC-22A ACTIVE Form Under Companies Act

Key Points:

• The Registrar of Companies, Kanpur, imposed penalties on Karmbhoomi Infratech Reality Limited and its officers for failing to file the mandatory e-Form INC-22A (ACTIVE) under the Companies Act, 2013.
• The company was fined ₹2,00,000 and each of the four officers ₹50,000 due to non-compliance identified during an inspection in November 2022, with no response to a show cause notice issued in October 2025.
• This case underscores the importance of compliance with corporate filing requirements and the potential financial repercussions for companies and their officers.

Background: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs enforces compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, which includes mandatory filings for companies incorporated before December 31, 2017. Karmbhoomi Infratech Reality Limited failed to file the required e-Form INC-22A, leading to penalties after a lack of response to regulatory notices.

What's Next: The company and its officers must rectify the default and pay the imposed penalties within 90 days or face further legal consequences. An appeal against this order can be filed within 60 days.