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Director Penalised for Holding Duplicate DIN for 1261 Days Under Companies Act

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  • The Registrar of Companies, Mumbai, has imposed a penalty of Rs. 49,060 on Krishna Ajit Mehta for holding duplicate Director Identification Numbers (DINs) under Section 159 of the Companies Act, 2013.
  • The duplicate DIN was generated due to a system error during portal migration when filing an LLP incorporation form on December 12, 2022.
  • The adjudicating officer noted that the default was unintentional and did not harm any stakeholders, leading to a reduced penalty despite the violation of Section 155.
  • This ruling underscores the importance of compliance with DIN regulations and highlights potential repercussions for directors in similar situations.

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