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Appointment of IDs exempted by MCA for certain unlisted public companies

The MCA notified the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Amendment Rules, 2017[1] (‘Amendment Rules, 2017’) w.e.f July 5, 2017 exempting certain unlisted public companies from the requirement of appointing independent directors. Additionally, MCA has amended Form DIR-5 in relation to cancellation or surrender or deactivation of DIN.