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MCA Relaxes Additional Fees for DPT-3 Filing
NEHA K ARORA & CO
20 Jun 2026
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🚨 Why Did the MCA Issue This Waiver?
The structural relaxation is an emergency response to unexpected central portal downtime:
- Data Centre Fire: A physical fire disrupted the primary MCA Data Centre infrastructure on June 5, 2026.
- System Overhaul: Continuous data restoration and portal capacity expansion are creating intermittent lag and upload bottlenecks for V3 portal users.
- Relief Strategy: To prevent unfair penalties on corporate entities experiencing technical glitches, the ministry chose to completely freeze additional late fee accruals.
📊 Key Details of the DPT-3 Fee Relaxation
| Compliance Parameter | Standard Statutory Provision | Revised Emergency Framework |
|---|---|---|
| Applicable Financial Year | FY 2025–26 (Ending March 31, 2026) | FY 2025–26 (Ending March 31, 2026) |
| Official Due Date | June 30, 2026 | June 30, 2026 (Statutory Date Unchanged) |
| Additional Fee Exemption | Zero Waiver | Valid up to July 31, 2026 |
| Governing Authority | Companies Act, 2013 | MCA General Circular No. 02/2026 |
🔍 Who Must File Form DPT-3?
Every Indian enterprise—with the exception of Government Companies—is legally required to submit this return to the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The reporting parameters capture:
- Deposits: Any formal capital accepted as public or private corporate deposits.
- Exempted Receipts: Loans, promoter advances, or banking credit lines that do not count as deposits but remain outstanding as of March 31, 2026.
- Nil Returns: Filing a clear "Nil" return is highly recommended as an industry best practice if your company holds zero debt balances.
⚠️ Crucial Action Plan for Corporate Stakeholders
Treat this update as an operational buffer rather than a casual deadline extension:
- Statutory Integrity: The legal filing date remains fixed by law. The circular only alters the administrative penal fee calculation.
- Mitigate Server Loads: Portal traffic is expected to surge heavily in late July. Complete your internal auditing and upload data early to minimize timeout failures.
- Official Cross-Verification: Review systemic policy updates and process corporate filings via the verified Ministry of Corporate Affairs Portal.
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