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Revival of Struck Off Companies

Your company was struck off. It doesn't have to stay that way.

When the Registrar of Companies removes a company's name from the register under Section 248, or a company voluntarily strikes itself off and later needs to reopen, the entity stands legally dissolved — bank accounts freeze, directors face disqualification, and pending contracts, GST registrations, and litigation are all left in limbo.

Section 252 of the Companies Act, 2013 gives you a way back. Through a structured petition before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), a struck-off company can be restored to the register — treated in law as if it were never removed. We handle the compliance clean-up, the petition, and the hearing, end to end.

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Section 252 · NCLT Route

The Revival Journey

How a struck-off company travels back onto the register.

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NCLT Hearing
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How It Happens

Why companies get struck off in the first place

Most strike-offs aren't dramatic — they're the quiet result of a missed filing or an inactive bank account. Recognising the trigger helps us build the right revival case.

01

Non-Filing of Annual Returns

No AOC-4 (financial statements) or MGT-7 (annual return) filed with the ROC for two or more consecutive financial years — the single most common trigger.

02

Business Never Commenced

The company failed to begin operations within one year of incorporation and never filed a declaration of commencement of business.

03

Two Years of Inactivity

No business or operations were carried out for two immediately preceding financial years, without applying for dormant company status.

04

Subscriber Money Not Received

Subscribers to the memorandum did not pay the agreed subscription amount within 180 days of incorporation, and no declaration was filed.

05

Failed Physical Verification

A registrar's site visit found the registered office non-existent or the company not carrying on any business at the declared address.

06

Voluntary Strike-Off (STK-2)

The company itself applied for closure under Section 248(2), often before winding up pending assets, contracts, or litigation properly.

07

Director KYC Non-Compliance

Repeated failure to file DIR-3 KYC left directors' DINs deactivated, which cascaded into missed statutory filings and eventual strike-off.

08

Unresolved Regulatory Notices

Show-cause notices or reminders from the ROC went unanswered, leaving the registrar no reason not to proceed with removal from the register.

The Process

From strike-off to restoration order, in eight steps

Here's exactly what happens between the day you contact us and the day your company is back on the register, as if it were never removed.

Step 1

Case Assessment & Eligibility Check

We review the strike-off order, gazette date, and your relationship to the company to confirm you're within the filing window and have valid standing.

Step 2

Compliance & Document Audit

We map every overdue ROC filing, pending tax return, and missing statutory record so the petition is backed by a clean compliance trail.

Step 3

Clearing Pending ROC Filings

Overdue AOC-4 and MGT-7 filings, along with applicable late fees, are prepared so the Tribunal sees a company ready to resume compliance.

Step 4

Drafting the NCLT Petition

We prepare the restoration petition in Form NCLT-9 under Section 252, supported by affidavits, board resolutions, and documentary evidence of operations.

Step 5

Filing With the NCLT Bench

The petition is filed before the NCLT bench with jurisdiction over the company's registered office, along with the prescribed tribunal fee.

Step 6

Notice to ROC & Regional Director

The Tribunal issues notice to the Registrar of Companies and the Regional Director, inviting their response before the hearing proceeds.

Step 7

Hearing & Restoration Order

At the hearing, we present evidence that the company was operational or that the strike-off was unjust, and the Tribunal passes its restoration order.

Step 8

Post-Restoration Compliance

We file the order with the ROC, reactivate the company's status and directors' DINs, and help you catch up on every pending statutory filing.

Eligibility

Who can file a revival petition?

Section 252 keeps the door open to more than just the company itself — here's who has standing to petition the NCLT, and the timelines that apply to each.

The Company Itself

Acting through its directors or authorised representatives, where the company believes the strike-off was mistaken or unjustified.

Members & Shareholders

Any member with a stake in the company's assets, contracts, or continued existence can petition for restoration on the company's behalf.

Creditors

Parties owed money by the struck-off company, who need it reinstated to recover dues or enforce existing agreements.

Workmen & Employees

Former employees pursuing dues, provident fund claims, or other statutory entitlements tied to the company's legal existence.

The Registrar of Companies

The ROC itself may approach the Tribunal to reverse a strike-off it later determines was made in error.

Any Aggrieved Person

Anyone materially affected by the strike-off may apply within three years of the order; the company, members, or creditors have a longer window to act.

Paperwork

Documents you'll need for the petition

Gathering these upfront is the single biggest thing you can do to keep your NCLT petition moving without adjournments.

Certificate of Incorporation

Proof the company existed before strike-off

MOA & AOA

Memorandum and Articles of Association

Strike-Off Notice/Order

Copy of the ROC's gazette notification

Pending Annual Returns

Draft AOC-4 & MGT-7 for defaulted years

Financial Statements

For all years the company was inactive on record

Affidavit & Board Resolution

Authorising the petition and the signatory

Director DIN & DSC

For every director named in the petition

Proof of Operations

Bank statements or contracts showing activity

Why It's Worth It

What restoration actually gets back for you

A successful NCLT order does more than reactivate a name on a register — it undoes almost everything the strike-off broke.

Legal Identity Restored

The company is treated as if it were never removed from the register

Bank Accounts Reactivated

Frozen current accounts can be operated again post-restoration

Director Disqualification Reversed

Directors regain eligibility to be appointed to other companies

Contracts Stay Enforceable

Existing agreements and obligations regain full legal standing

Litigation Can Continue

The company can sue, be sued, and pursue pending cases again

Assets Recovered

Property vested with the government can be reclaimed on restoration

Brand & Goodwill Preserved

You keep the name, history, and reputation already built

Business Resumes Normally

Invoicing, GST filings, and operations pick back up without a fresh incorporation

After Restoration

Staying compliant once you're back on the register

Restoration isn't the finish line — the NCLT order usually comes with a compliance catch-up you'll need to complete quickly to stay in good standing.

Overdue Annual Filings

Every pending AOC-4 and MGT-7 for the defaulted years must be filed with the ROC, along with applicable additional fees.

Late Fees & Penalties

Clearing government late fees and any penalties tied to the period of non-compliance is typically a precondition of restoration.

Director KYC (DIR-3 KYC)

Reactivated directors must complete or refile KYC so their DINs remain valid going forward.

GST & Tax Filings

Resuming regular GST returns and income tax filings from the date of restoration, and reconciling any gaps.

Board Meetings Resume

The statutory minimum number of board meetings must be held and minuted from the restoration date onward.

Statutory Registers & Audit

Registers, minute books, and accounts are brought up to date, with a statutory audit for the years under review.

Why Hisho & Kanri

NCLT petitions handled by people who argue them regularly

Revival cases live at the intersection of compliance and litigation — we bring both under one roof instead of shuttling you between a CA and a lawyer.

NCLT-Experienced Team

Company secretaries and legal counsel who've argued Section 252 petitions before.

Fast Compliance Clean-Up

Overdue filings prepared quickly so your petition isn't held up on paperwork.

Transparent Cost Estimate

A clear breakdown of professional, tribunal, and government fees before you commit.

Full Case Visibility

You see every filing, notice, and hearing update, not just the final order.

Dedicated Case Manager

One point of contact from the first assessment through the restoration order.

Confidential Handling

Your company's records and director details handled under strict confidentiality.

FAQ

Common questions about reviving a struck-off company

Can't find your question here? Use the form alongside this page and we'll answer it directly.

It means the Registrar of Companies has removed the company's name from the register under Section 248, and the company is treated as dissolved — it can no longer operate, transact, or defend itself legally until restored.

Yes. Section 252 of the Companies Act, 2013 allows the NCLT to restore a struck-off company to the register if it's satisfied the company was carrying on business or that the removal was otherwise unjust.

Timelines vary by who's applying and why — generally three years from the strike-off order for an aggrieved party, and a longer window for the company, its members, or creditors. We confirm the exact deadline for your case.

The company itself, its members, creditors, or workmen, the Registrar of Companies, or any other person aggrieved by the strike-off.

Any assets not distributed before removal vest with the Central Government. Restoration reopens the path to recovering them, though this can require separate follow-up action.

Evidence of ongoing business, immovable property owned by the company, compliance with other regulators like GST and Income Tax, and whether restoration serves the public interest.

It varies with the NCLT bench's caseload and how quickly documents are ready, but most straightforward petitions move from filing to order within a few months.

No. Disqualification tied to the strike-off is reversed once the NCLT restores the company, and directors regain eligibility to hold directorships elsewhere.

You'll need to file them either before or shortly after restoration, along with applicable late fees — we prepare these alongside the petition so there's no gap in compliance once the order is passed.

Because we combine the compliance clean-up and the NCLT petition under one team, keep you informed at every hearing, and stay on to handle post-restoration filings so the company doesn't slip back into default.