Govt Shifts DIN Allotment Powers to RD Northern Region-I

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DIN Allotment Powers

NOTIFICATION NO. S.O. 700(E), Dated: 10.02.2026

The Central Government of India has amended its earlier delegation of powers relating to the allotment of Director Identification Number (DIN) under the Companies Act, 2013.

The amendment revises the authority responsible for exercising powers under Sections 153 and 154 of the Act.

1. Background – Sections 153 and 154 | DIN Allotment

  • Section 153 mandates that every individual intending to be appointed as a director must apply for a Director Identification Number (DIN).
  • Section 154 empowers the Central Government to allot such DIN upon receipt of application.

These powers are exercised through delegated officers.

2. Change in Delegated Authority

Earlier:

  • The authority for allotment of DIN was vested in officers posted in the Office of the Regional Director at Noida.

Now:

  • The powers have been delegated to officers in the Regional Director, Northern Region Directorate-I, Headquarters, New Delhi.

This represents an administrative reallocation of authority within the Ministry’s regional structure.

3. Effective Date

  • The amendment is effective from 16 February 2026.

All applications and matters relating to DIN allotment from the effective date shall fall within the jurisdiction of the newly designated office.

4. Key Takeaway

The notification effects a jurisdictional shift in administrative authority for DIN allotment, transferring powers from the Regional Director’s office at Noida to the Northern Region Directorate-I at New Delhi, effective 16 February 2026.

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Taxmann Publications has a dedicated in-house Research & Editorial Team. This team consists of a team of Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Lawyers. This team works under the guidance and supervision of editor-in-chief Mr Rakesh Bhargava.

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