September 13, 2026

Section 223. Inspector’s report – Companies Act, 2013

Section 223. Inspector’s report

(1) An inspector appointed under this Chapter may, and if so directed by the Central Government shall, submit interim reports to that Government and, on the conclusion of the investigation, shall submit a final report to the Central Government.

(2) Every report made under sub-section (1) shall be in writing or printed as the Central Government may direct.

(3) A copy of the report may be obtained by members, creditors or any other person whose interest is likely to be affected by making an application to the Central Government.

(4) The report of an inspector shall be authenticated either by the seal, if any, of the company whose affairs have been investigated or by a certificate of a public officer having custody of the report, and shall be admissible in legal proceedings as evidence of matters contained in it.

(5) Nothing in this section shall apply to the report referred to in section 212.