MCA Notifies New ROC Jurisdictions as Adjudicating Officers Under LLP Act
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MCA Notification S.O. 696(E). Dated: 10.02.2026
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has revamped the adjudication framework under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (LLP Act, 2008) by issuing a notification dated 10 February 2026.
The notification supersedes the earlier notification dated 11 February 2022, introducing a revised structure for adjudication and enforcement under the LLP regime.
1. Designation of Registrars of Companies as Adjudicating Officers
Under the revised framework:
- Specific Registrars of Companies (ROCs) have been designated as Adjudicating Officers
- These officers are empowered to adjudicate penalties and contraventions under the LLP Act, 2008
This formal designation aims to ensure clarity and uniformity in the enforcement process.
2. Jurisdiction Mapping Across States and Districts
The notification provides:
- A clear mapping of jurisdictional authority
- Allocation of States, Union Territories, and districts to designated ROCs
This jurisdictional clarity is intended to:
- Avoid overlapping authority
- Improve efficiency in handling compliance defaults
- Ensure faster resolution of LLP-related adjudication matters
3. Objective of the Revamp
The revamped framework seeks to:
- Streamline LLP compliance and enforcement mechanisms
- Enhance administrative efficiency
- Provide clarity to LLPs regarding the competent adjudicating authority
- Strengthen regulatory oversight under the LLP Act
4. Supersession of Earlier Notification
The new notification expressly supersedes the February 11, 2022 notification, bringing the updated adjudication structure into force.
Actions taken under the earlier framework would continue to remain valid unless otherwise specified.
5. Key Takeaway
The MCA’s revised adjudication framework introduces a structured, jurisdiction-specific approach to enforcement under the LLP Act, 2008, thereby enhancing clarity, accountability, and operational efficiency in LLP compliance matters.
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