MCA Form Guide
CHG-8 — NCLT Application for Condonation of Charge Delay
Quick answer: Application to the NCLT for condonation of delay in filing CHG-1 or CHG-4 beyond 120 days from the date of charge creation or satisfaction. Filed when the 120-day condonable period under Section 77(1) has lapsed. NCLT has discretion on timeline. NCLT filing fees apply. If NCLT declines, the charge remains unregistered and is void against liquidators and creditors.
Quick answer
Capital filings tend to follow share issuances, changes in structure, or the company’s first post-incorporation steps. They matter because cap table accuracy affects everything else downstream. Companies that missed the 120-day window for charge registration or satisfaction and require NCLT approval to register late. For most founders, the fastest way to stay compliant is to map the filing trigger, gather the documents once, and then submit with the correct digital sign-off.
Who must file
Companies that missed the 120-day window for charge registration or satisfaction and require NCLT approval to register late.
When to file
Filed when the 120-day condonable period under Section 77(1) has lapsed. NCLT has discretion on timeline.
Penalty note
NCLT filing fees apply. If NCLT declines, the charge remains unregistered and is void against liquidators and creditors.
Filing portal
MCA portal at the official government filing system.
Evidence checklist
Shareholder approvals, allotment evidence, and capital structure records are usually needed before you file.
How to file
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Confirm whether CHG-8 is the correct filing for the event you are handling and that it matches the capital filing trigger.
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Collect the supporting records that match CHG-8: Shareholder approvals, allotment evidence, and capital structure records are usually needed before you file.
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Prepare the form in the MCA portal, validate the entries against the company records, and make any final corrections before signing.
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Upload the signed form, pay the applicable fee, and save the SRN and acknowledgement for audit tracking.
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Store the filing evidence with your statutory records so the next cycle is faster and easier to review.
What this form is used for
Application to the NCLT for condonation of delay in filing CHG-1 or CHG-4 beyond 120 days from the date of charge creation or satisfaction. Capital filings tend to follow share issuances, changes in structure, or the company’s first post-incorporation steps. They matter because cap table accuracy affects everything else downstream. The purpose is usually either annual disclosure, a one-off event filing, or a statutory update tied to corporate records or regulatory reporting.
FAQ and compliance context
Who usually files CHG-8?
Companies that missed the 120-day window for charge registration or satisfaction and require NCLT approval to register late.
What is the deadline for CHG-8?
Filed when the 120-day condonable period under Section 77(1) has lapsed. NCLT has discretion on timeline.
What happens if CHG-8 is filed late?
NCLT filing fees apply. If NCLT declines, the charge remains unregistered and is void against liquidators and creditors.
Can the filing be tracked after submission?
Yes. Keep the SRN, acknowledgement, and final uploaded PDF in your records for audit and ROC follow-up.
Is CHG-8 a one-time or recurring filing?
This is a one-time filing tied to a specific corporate event. Once the event has occurred and the form is filed, it does not need to be refiled each year.
Which law or rule requires CHG-8?
Section 87, Companies Act 2013
Why this one matters
Open this guide whenever the shareholding stack changes, because fixing capital records later is slower and more expensive.
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