Section 16G:
Application of Act 1 of 1956.
1[16G. Application of Act 1 of 1956.--(1) Where the management of a tea undertaking or tea unit
owned by a company has been taken over by any person or body of persons authorised by the Central
Government under this Act, then, notwithstanding anything contained in the said Act or in the
memorandum or articles of association of such company,--
(a) it shall not be lawful for the shareholders of such company or any other person to nominate or
appoint any person to be a director of the company;
(b) no resolution passed in a meeting of the shareholders of such company shall be given effect to
unless approved by the Central Government;
(c) no proceeding for the winding up of such company of for the appointment of receiver in
respect thereof shall lie in any court except with the consent of the Central Government.
(2) Subject to the provisions contained in sub-section (1), and to the other provisions contained in this
Act, and subject to such other exceptions, restrictions and limitations, if any, as the Central Government
may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in this behalf, the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956),
shall continue to apply to such company in the same manner as it applied thereto before the issue of the
notified order.]
Notes:
1. Ins. by Act 75 of 1976, s. 2 (w.e.f. 11-6-1976).