DPT-3 for FY 2025-26: MCA allowed filing without additional fees till 31 July 2026 after data centre fire
By General Circular No. 02/2026 of 19 June 2026, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 (return of deposits) for the financial year 2025-26 without additional fees up to 31 July 2026, because of restoration work at its data centre after a fire on 5 June 2026.
Key facts
- Published
- 19 June 2026
- Section
- Company Law
- What it is
- Relief
- In force
- Up to 31 July 2026
- Who it affects
- Companies required to file the return of deposits (DPT-3) for FY 2025-26
In 30 seconds
- MCA General Circular No. 02/2026, F. No. Policy-02/2/2020-CL-V-MCA, dated 19 June 2026.
- Due date of DPT-3 for FY 2025-26: 30 June 2026.
- Relaxation: filing without additional fees up to 31 July 2026.
- Reason: capacity enhancement/restoration at the MCA data centre after a fire on 5 June 2026.
हिंदी में सार
MCA ने General Circular 02/2026 (19 जून 2026) से वित्त वर्ष 2025-26 का Form DPT-3 (deposits की return) 31 जुलाई 2026 तक बिना अतिरिक्त फीस के भरने की छूट दी थी। सामान्य due date 30 जून 2026 है। कारण: 5 जून 2026 को MCA डेटा सेंटर में आग के बाद चल रहा restoration का काम।
What the circular says
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs notes that the due date for filing Form DPT-3 (Return of deposits) for the financial year 2025-26 is 30 June 2026. In view of the capacity enhancement and restoration activities at its data centre following a fire incident on 5 June 2026, it decided to allow companies to file Form DPT-3 for the financial year 2025-26 without paying additional fees up to 31 July 2026.
The circular is addressed to the DGCOA, all Registrars of Companies, all Regional Directors and all stakeholders, and was issued with the approval of the competent authority.
What it does not do
- It does not change the due date in the rules; it relaxes only the additional fees for a filing made up to 31 July 2026.
- It covers Form DPT-3 for the financial year 2025-26 only.
- It says nothing about a DPT-3 filed after 31 July 2026 — normal additional fees apply to that.
Questions and answers
Till when could DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 be filed without additional fees?
Up to 31 July 2026, under MCA General Circular No. 02/2026 dated 19 June 2026.
Why was the relaxation given?
Because of capacity enhancement and restoration activities at the MCA data centre following a fire incident on 5 June 2026.
Does it apply to other forms?
No. The circular speaks only of Form DPT-3 for the financial year 2025-26.
Published 19 June 2026. Updated 3 October 2026. This report is for general information and is not professional advice. Read the source document before acting on it.