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DPT-3 — Annual Return of Deposits / Loans in Lakshadweep

How DPT-3 — Annual Return of Deposits / Loans applies to a business operating in Lakshadweep, with the state-level authority, citations and the next deadline.

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Definition

DPT-3 — Annual Return of Deposits / Loans as it applies to businesses operating in Lakshadweep. Every company (other than government companies) must file DPT-3 disclosing outstanding receipt of money not considered as deposits (loans, advances, share application money) as on 31 March, by 30 June each year.

  • SourceCompanies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 — Rule 16/16A · Rule 16, Rule 16A
    mca.gov.in

What it means in practice

DPT-3 — Annual Return of Deposits / Loans is a central regulation that applies uniformly across India, including Lakshadweep. In Lakshadweep, the day-to-day administering authority and the office where filings are submitted will be the Registrar of Companies (RoC) with jurisdiction over Lakshadweep.

Audit certificate required. Even nil cases must file.

  • SourceCompanies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 — Rule 16/16A · Rule 16, Rule 16A
    mca.gov.in

Does DPT-3 — Annual Return of Deposits / Loans apply to your business in Lakshadweep?

FacetConditionApplies
State coverageCentral regulation: applies in all states and union territories
Sector coverageApplies across all sectorsDepends
Entity typeEntities of type: Private limited company, Public limited company, One person companyDepends

Deadlines and penalty

Cadence
Every year · Annual renewal
Next due
Later Next due 30 Jun 2027 (in 262 days)
Penalty for default
Up to Rs 5,000 + Rs 500/day continuing default under Sec 73-76A penalties.

The next date is worked out from today (India time) and the rule's statutory schedule; extensions notified by the government are not reflected.

Citations

  • SourceCompanies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014 — Rule 16/16A · Rule 16, Rule 16A
    mca.gov.in

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