Audit update: This page replaces unsupported claims about a fixed stamp rate, mandatory deadlines, automatic RJSC penalties and a universal High Court route. Rectification depends on the error, the company register, the Companies Act and the court or Registrar process applicable to the facts.
Rectification map
| Problem | First response | Possible route |
|---|---|---|
| Clerical or filing mismatch | Compare instrument, resolutions, register and RJSC return. | Company correction or current RJSC procedure, if permitted. |
| Rejected or incomplete transfer | Obtain the written reason and preserve the filing record. | Corrected instrument, stamp or resubmission where allowed. |
| Disputed ownership or fraud | Do not alter the register informally; preserve originals and notify counsel. | Statutory court/Registrar rectification and related civil remedies. |
| Foreign party | Separate the corporate record issue from FERA/BB and tax analysis. | Authorised-dealer and specialist advice before any remittance. |
The Companies Act contains a register-rectification framework under which the court can direct correction and the Registrar receives notice of an order. The exact forum, limitation, parties and evidence must be checked from the current statutory text; this article does not promise a particular forum for every error.
Evidence checklist
- Original transfer instrument and stamp/adjudication evidence.
- Board/member resolutions and articles.
- Register of members, share certificates and prior returns.
- Identity, consideration and correspondence.
- Any court order, complaint or foreign-exchange record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can RJSC fix every error?
No. Administrative filing correction and a disputed register entry are different problems.
Is there always a 15-day deadline?
Different filings have different statutory or administrative rules. Confirm the applicable form and section.
Is stamp duty always 1.5%?
Do not use a historical rate without checking the current Stamp Act schedule and instrument.
Should the company delete the disputed entry?
Not without legal authority and a documented process; preserve the register and evidence.
Does rectification decide fraud damages?
No. Rectification and damages or criminal remedies may be separate matters.
Which sources were checked?
official rectification text, the Companies Act and current RJSC forms.
Legal information only. Obtain counsel before changing a disputed register.