The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has provided significant relief to companies by allowing the filing of Form DPT-3 (Return of Deposits) for the financial year 2025–26 without payment of additional fees up to July 31, 2026.
The relaxation has been announced through General Circular No. 02/2026 dated June 19, 2026 issued by the MCA.
Relief Due to MCA21 System Disruptions
As per the circular, the statutory due date for filing Form DPT-3 for FY 2025–26 remains June 30, 2026. However, considering the ongoing capacity enhancement and restoration activities at the MCA Data Centre following the fire incident on June 5, 2026, the Ministry has decided to grant an extended compliance window.
Under this relaxation, companies that file Form DPT-3 after June 30, 2026 but on or before July 31, 2026 will not be required to pay any additional filing fees.
What is Form DPT-3?
Form DPT-3 is an annual return filed with the MCA by companies to report details of deposits, outstanding loans, and other amounts not treated as deposits under the Companies Act, 2013. The form is mandatory for most companies and serves as an important compliance requirement under the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules.
Key Highlights of the Circular
- Due date for DPT-3 filing: June 30, 2026
- Additional fee waiver available till: July 31, 2026
- Applicable for: Form DPT-3 for FY 2025–26
- Reason for relaxation: Data Centre restoration and system enhancement activities following the fire incident on June 5, 2026
- Benefit: Companies can file the form up to July 31, 2026 without incurring late filing fees.
Impact on Companies and Professionals
The relaxation comes as a welcome relief for companies, company secretaries, chartered accountants, and compliance professionals who have been facing challenges due to disruptions in MCA services following the recent data centre incident. The additional one-month window is expected to ease compliance pressures and ensure timely filing without financial penalties.
The circular has been issued with the approval of the competent authority and has been circulated to Registrars of Companies (RoCs), Regional Directors, and stakeholders across the country.
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