361. Summary procedure for liquidation
(1) Where the company to be wound up under this Chapter, —
(i) has assets of book value not exceeding one crore rupees; and
(ii) belongs to such class or classes of companies as may be prescribed,
the Central Government may order it to be wound up by summary procedure provided under
this Part.
(2) Where an order under sub-section (1) is made, the Central Government shall appoint
the Official Liquidator as the liquidator of the company.
(3) The Official Liquidator shall forthwith take into his custody or control all assets,
effects and actionable claims to which the company is or appears to be entitled.
(4) The Official Liquidator shall, within thirty days of his appointment, submit a report
to the Central Government in such manner and form, as may be prescribed, including a report
whether in his opinion, any fraud has been committed in promotion, formation or management
of the affairs of the company or not.
(5) On receipt of the report under sub-section (4), if the Central Government is satisfied
that any fraud has been committed by the promoters, directors or any other officer of the
company, it may direct further investigation into the affairs of the company and that a report
shall be submitted within such time as may be specified.
(6) After considering the investigation report under sub-section (5), the Central
Government may order that winding up may be proceeded under Part I of this Chapter or
under the provision of this Part.