Q: Step-by-step procedure

The section of law behind each step is shown beside it. 1 Identify the forum s.480 Registrar designated by SECP, or an authorised officer, depending on who passed the order. 2 File the appeal s.480 Within 30 days with grounds. 3 Appellate Bench s.481 If the first appeal fails.

Question 1

When this applies

Accepted Answer

You're aggrieved by an order passed under the Companies Act.

Question 2

Time limits, fees and sections

Accepted Answer

Item Rule Section First appeal Within 30 days of the order Companies Act s.480 Appellate Bench Further appeal under SECP Act 1997, s.33 s.481 Not appealable Administrative directions, sanctions to start proceedings, interim orders s.481 proviso

Question 3

Step-by-step procedure

Accepted Answer

The section of law behind each step is shown beside it.

1
Identify the forums.480
Registrar designated by SECP, or an authorised officer, depending on who passed the order.
2
File the appeals.480
Within 30 days with grounds.
3
Appellate Benchs.481
If the first appeal fails.

Question 4

Documents to prepare

Accepted Answer

Order Company documents Grounds and evidence

Question 5

Practical tips

Accepted Answer

Penalty orders for late filings can often be avoided by filing before action starts

Item	Rule	Section
First appeal	Within 30 days of the order	Companies Act s.480
Appellate Bench	Further appeal under SECP Act 1997, s.33	s.481
Not appealable	Administrative directions, sanctions to start proceedings, interim orders	s.481 proviso