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Reply to a Strike-Off Notice (Form STK-1)

A representation objecting to the Registrar's proposal to strike the company off the register, demonstrating that it is carrying on business.

Reply to Notice in Form STK-1

Date: [Date]

To,
The Registrar of Companies,
[State / Jurisdiction].

Ref: Notice in Form STK-1 bearing No. [Notice No.] dated [Notice Date], [Company Name] (CIN: [CIN]).

Subject: Reply and objection to proposed removal of name under Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Respected Sir/Madam,

  1. We have received the notice proposing to strike off the company's name on the ground that it [is not carrying on business / has failed to file returns].
  2. We respectfully submit that the company is an active going concern engaged in [nature of business] and has [bank operations / turnover of Rs. ___ during FY ____], evidenced by Annexure A.
  3. The pending statutory filings, namely [Forms ___], have now been completed vide SRN [SRN] dated [date]; proofs are enclosed as Annexure B.
  4. In view of the above, we request that the proposed strike-off be dropped and the company be retained on the Register of Companies.

We pray that the above objection be considered favourably.

Yours faithfully,
For [Company Name]
[Name], Director
DIN: [___]

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