MCA vide notification dated 10th November, 2020 has issued the Company Secretaries (Procedure of Investigations of Professional and Other Misconduct and Conduct of Cases) Amendment Rules, 2020. The amendment provides electronic mode for fee transaction, official communication and hearing.
The newly inserted clause states that ” electronic mode” means and includes:
- filing of complaint, written statement, rejoinder, affidavits, submissions and any other documents by email or any other recognized electronic means or through the online portal;
- online payment of prescribed fees or amount of fine or cost as may be imposed by the Board of Discipline or the Disciplinary Committee;
- Appearance and hearing through video conference or other audio visual means;
- Service of notices or summons or communications by email or any other recognized electronic means.
