CHAPTER II: WINDING UP BY THE TRIBUNAL

Cases in which company may be wound up by the Tribunal

A company may be wound up by the Tribunal, -

(a) if the company has, by special resolution, resolved that the company be wound up by the Tribunal ;

(b) if default is made in delivering the statutory report to the Registrar or in holding the statutory meeting ;

(c) if the company does not commence its business within a year from its incorporation, or suspends its business for a whole year ;

(d) if the number of members is reduced, in the case of a public company, below seven, and in the case of a private company, below two;

(e) if the company is unable to pay its debts ;

(f) if the Tribunal is of opinion that it is just and equitable that the company should be wound up ;

(g) if the company has made a default in filing with the Registrar its balance sheet and profit and loss account or annual return for any five consecutive financial years ;

(h) if the company has acted against the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality ;

(i) if the Tribunal is of the opinion that the company should be wound up under the circumstances specified in section 424G :

Provided that the Tribunal shall make an order for winding up of a company under clause (h) on application made by the Central Government or a State Government.