Mahesh Nidhi Limited was incorporated on 30th September, 2020. The Board of Directors seek your advice about the compliances need to be done in respect of each of the following: (ii) Opening of branches of Mahesh Nidhi L

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Mahesh Nidhi Limited was incorporated on 30th September, 2020. The Board of Directors seek your advice about the compliances need to be done in respect of each of the following: (ii) Opening of branches of Mahesh Nidhi Limited.

Answer & Explanation:

Rule 10 of the Nidhi Rules, 2014 lays down conditions for opening branches by a Nidhi Company as follows: A Nidhi may open branches, only if it has earned net profits after tax continuously during the preceding three financial years. A Nidhi may open up to three branches within the district. If a Nidhi proposes to open more than three branches within the district or any branch outside the district, it shall obtain the prior permission of the Regional Director and an intimation is to be given to the Registrar about opening of every branch within thirty days of such opening. Nidhi shall not open branches or collection centres or offices or deposit centres, or by whatever name called outside the State where its registered office is situated. Nidhi shall not open branches or collection centres or offices or deposit centres, or by whatever name called unless financial statement and annual return (up to date) are filed with the Registrar.

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