The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) on July 16, 2024, notified the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) (Amendment) Rules, 2024 further to amend the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.
The following has been stated: -
•In rule 12A
(a)In the third proviso, after the word "only", the words and figures "on or before 30th September of the financial year" shall be inserted.
(b)After the third proviso, the following proviso shall be inserted, namely: -
"Provided also that if an individual intends to update his personal mobile number or email address again at any time during the financial year in addition to the updation allowed under the third proviso, he shall update the same by submitting e-form DIR-3 KYC on payment of fees of five hundred rupees:".
They shall come into force from August 01, 2024.
[Notification No. F. No. 8/4/2018-CL-I]