Stage 1
Case Strategy & Merit Review
₹499
A 1-on-1 strategy call with an enrolled litigation advocate. We evaluate cause of action, statutory limitation deadlines, document evidence, and jurisdiction.
✓ 100% credited toward your retainer
RoC & Secretarial • Litigation & Court Counsel
Secretarial Audit Report (Form MR-3 / Section 204)
Mandatory Secretarial Audit under Section 204 of the Companies Act 2013 conducted by a Practicing Company Secretary (PCS) with Form MR-3 issued for corporate governance compliance.
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Compliance work depends on the entity, its filings to date, changes in its records and the period covered. We use the details you provide to identify the work included and the inputs needed to begin.
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About this service
Keep statutory records and filings in order
Mandatory Secretarial Audit under Section 204 of the Companies Act 2013 conducted by a Practicing Company Secretary (PCS) with Form MR-3 issued for corporate governance compliance.
Key points to consider
- Confirm the service scope and applicable requirements for your circumstances.
- Share relevant dates, records and any earlier filings or correspondence.
- Agree the complete fee and expected timing before work begins.
What is included
The current service scope is based on the following deliverables:
- Independent examination of Companies Act, SEBI, FEMA, SCRA, and labor statutory records
- Verification of Board meeting minutes, general meetings, ROC filings, and register maintenance
- Issuance of formal Secretarial Audit Report in Form MR-3 for annexure to Board Report
- Identification of statutory non-compliances and corrective compounding roadmap
Statutory Limitation & Court Lifecycle
Litigation & Court Counsel: Legal Remedies & Lifecycle
Limitation Act 1963Civil / Criminal ProcedureAttorney-Client Privilege
Judicial Injunction & Stay
Ex-parte interim injunctions protect rights and prevent opposite party from causing irreversible injury.
Liquidated Damages & Relief
Enforceable decree for financial restitution, damages for legal injury, and litigation expense recovery.
Asset Protection & Enforcement
Execution proceedings with court power to attach accounts, enforce decrees, and issue warrants.
Litigation Timeline & Court Representation Roadmap
Phase 01
Notice & Limitation Check
Scrutiny of cause of action, statutory limitation check, and dispatch of formal legal notice.
Phase 02
Court Petition & Pleadings
Drafting substantive plaint or complaint with supporting affidavit, vakalatnama, and court fee payment.
Phase 03
Summons & Interim Motion
Judicial summoning of opposite party, urgent hearing for interim stay or asset protection orders.
Phase 04
Trial & Decree Execution
Final arguments by enrolled advocate, judicial pronouncement, and execution recovery.
- 01Step 1 of 3
Tell us about your situation
Share the entity type, filing period, current status and any notices or past-due filings.
- 02Step 2 of 3
Confirm what applies
We review the records and confirm which filings, approvals and professional work are in scope.
- 03Step 3 of 3
Agree the next steps
Prepare the agreed records and filings, then track any follow-up needed for the period.
Transparent Fee Architecture
How Dispute & Court Representation Fees Work
Unlike routine incorporation forms, court litigation cannot be packaged into a single rigid price. We operate on a milestone-based model with zero surprise costs.
Stage 2
Pleadings & Court Drafting
Fixed Scope Quote
Detailed drafting of the substantive complaint / plaint, supporting affidavit, evidence index, list of witnesses, and urgent interim relief applications.
✓ Complete filing index & verification included
Stage 3
Court Appearances & Trial
Hearing / Stage Retainer
Choose between per-hearing appearance fee or a milestone stage retainer (e.g. Summons stage, Evidence stage, Final arguments stage).
✓ Digital hearing updates via WhatsApp
About Statutory Court Fees: In Indian civil, commercial, and criminal proceedings, court fees (stamp duty on claims) and process fees (warrant/summons service charges) are governed by the Court Fees Act and State Stamp Acts. These are statutory government payments paid directly on actuals with official treasury challan receipts.
Common questions
About Secretarial Audit Report (Form MR-3 / Section 204)
What should I have ready for Secretarial Audit Report (Form MR-3 / Section 204)?
Start with Service-specific records or prior filings, if available; Relevant dates, deadlines and correspondence; Applicant, business or counterparty details relevant to the request. These are preparation prompts, not a request to upload documents with your enquiry. We will confirm what is relevant after reviewing your circumstances.
How long does Secretarial Audit Report (Form MR-3 / Section 204) take?
The current estimated service timeline is 7–10 Working Days. The actual duration can depend on complete and accurate information, the complexity of the matter and processing by the relevant authority or other parties. We will confirm the expected steps after reviewing your details.
What should I consider before starting Secretarial Audit Report (Form MR-3 / Section 204)?
Mandatory Secretarial Audit under Section 204 of the Companies Act 2013 conducted by a Practicing Company Secretary (PCS) with Form MR-3 issued for corporate governance compliance. Key points to review include Confirm the service scope and applicable requirements for your circumstances.; Share relevant dates, records and any earlier filings or correspondence.; Agree the complete fee and expected timing before work begins.. The final scope depends on your circumstances and should be confirmed before work begins.
What does the price for Secretarial Audit Report (Form MR-3 / Section 204) cover?
Court litigation and legal disputes operate on a milestone-based retainer rather than a rigid flat fee. You can book an initial 1-on-1 strategy and limitation assessment with an enrolled advocate for ₹499 (which is 100% credited toward your filing retainer). Subsequent drafting and appearance fees are quoted transparently based on your claim amount, stage of trial, and jurisdiction.
What happens after I send a Secretarial Audit Report (Form MR-3 / Section 204) enquiry?
A team member can review the details you submit, follow up if more context is needed and confirm availability, scope, fees and expected timing. Sending an enquiry does not start an engagement or require payment.
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