Companies Act, 2013 · Chapter II: Incorporation of Company and Matters Incidental Thereto
Section 21: Authentication of documents, proceedings and contracts
Save as otherwise provided in this Act,
(a) a document or proceeding requiring authentication by a company; or
(b) contracts made by or on behalf of a company,
may be signed by any key managerial personnel or [an officer or employee of the company] duly authorised by the Board in this behalf.
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