Summary
- The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has requested the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to extend the due dates for filing annual e-forms under the Companies Act, 2013, to 31 December 2026 without additional fees.
- This request, made on 9 October 2026, follows numerous complaints about persistent technical difficulties on the MCA-21 V3 portal, including downtime and login issues.
- ICSI highlights that the transition to revised annual filing forms has increased compliance burdens and preparation times for stakeholders.
- If granted, this extension could significantly ease compliance pressures and support the government's goals for enhancing Ease of Doing Business.
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