Corporate Law
A company is a legal entity created under the provisions of the law, usually for the purpose of
conducting business. Corporate laws govern every aspect of the workings of a company. The Company
Secretaries have vast responsibilities in terms of legal compliance and co-coordinating between the
Board and the rest of the members and employees of the company.
An indicative list of functions carried out by a company secretary has been entailed
below:-
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To report to the Board about compliance with the provisions of this Act, the rules made
thereunder and other laws applicable to the company;
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To provide to the directors of the company, collectively and individually, such guidance as
they may require, with regard to their duties, responsibilities, and powers;
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To facilitate the convening of meetings and attend Board, committee and general meetings and
maintain the minutes of these meetings;
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To obtain approvals from the Board, general meeting, the government and such other authorities
as required under the provisions of the Act;
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To represent before various regulators, and other authorities under the Act in connection with
the discharge of various duties under the Act;
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To assist and advise the Board in ensuring good corporate governance and in complying with the
corporate governance requirements and best practices; and
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To discharge such other duties as have been specified under the Act or rules; and
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Conducting Secretarial Audit
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Conducting Due Diligence audit
And various kinds of legal and compliance work.