Section 12A: [ Directors KYC. [Inserted by Notification No. G.S.R. 615(E), dated 5.7.2018 (w.e.f 31.3.2014).]

Q: What does Section 12A of The Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 (TCAQDR) deal with?

Section 12A TCAQDR pertains to "[ Directors KYC. [Inserted by Notification No. G.S.R. 615(E), dated 5.7.2018 (w.e.f 31.3.2014).]". It is part of the The Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 12A of The Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 (TCAQDR) governs [ Directors KYC. [Inserted by Notification No. G.S.R. 615(E), dated 5.7.2018 (w.e.f 31.3.2014).]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 12A TCAQDR still in force?

Yes, Section 12A of the The Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 12A TCAQDR?

धारा 12A TCAQDR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 12A of the The Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. Section 12A of The Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 (TCAQDR) governs [ Directors KYC. [Inserted by Notification No. G.S.R. 615(E), dated 5.7.2018 (w.e.f 31.3.2014).]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 12A TCAQDR?

Dhara 12A TCAQDR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 12A of the The Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 12A of The Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 (TCAQDR) governs [ Directors KYC. [Inserted by Notification No. G.S.R. 615(E), dated 5.7.2018 (w.e.f 31.3.2014).]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 12A of The Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014?

Cite as: "Section 12A, The Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 (TCAQDR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, § 12A (India).

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- Every individual [who holds] [Inserted by Notification No. G.S.R. 839(E), dated 5.7.2017 (w.e.f. 31.3.2014).] a Director Identification Number (DIN) as on 31st March of a financial year as per these rules shall, [submit e-form DIR-3-KYC for the said financial year to the Central Government on or before 30th September of immediate next financial year] [Substituted 'submit e-form DIR-3-KYC to the Central Government on or before 30th June of immediate next financial year' by Notification No. G.S.R. 528(E), dated 25.7.2019 (w.e.f. 31.3.2014).].

Provided that every individual who has already been allotted a Director Identification Number (DIN) as at 31st March, 2018, shall submit e-form [DIR-3 KYC on or [before 5th October, 2018] [Substituted 'DIR-3 KYC on or before 31st August, 2018' by Notification No. G.S.R. 798(E), dated 21.8.2018 (w.e.f. 31.3.2014).]]]

[Provided further that where an individual who has already submitted e-form DIR-3 KYC in relation to any previous financial year, submits web-form DIR-3 KYC-WEB through the web service in relation to any subsequent financial year it shall be deemed to be compliance of the provisions of this rule for the said financial year:

Provided also that in case an individual desires to update his personal mobile number or the e-mail address, as the case may be, he shall update the same by submitting e-form DIR-3 KYC only:

Provided also that fee for filing e-form DIR-3 KYC or WEB-form DIR-3 KYC-WEB through the web service, as the case may be, shall be payable as provided in Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules, 2014.] [Inserted by Notification No. G.S.R. 528(E), dated 25.7.2019 (w.e.f. 31.3.2014).]

[Note: [Inserted by Notification No. G.S.R. 750(E), dated 30.9.2019 (w.e.f. 31.3.2014).] For the financial year ending on 31st March, 2019, the individual shall submit e-form DIR-3 KYC or web form DIR-3 KYC-WEB, as the case may be, on or before the 14th October, 2019.]