Chapter VII - Registration of Firms
Section 63
Section 63: Changes in constitution and dissolution of a firm
Section 63 records changes in a registered firm's constitution, its dissolution, and an admitted minor's election on attaining majority. Accurate event dates and the correct person giving notice are central to the filing.
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Statutory text
Bare law
(1) When a change occurs in the constitution of a registered firm any incoming, continuing or outgoing partner, and when a registered firm is dissolved any person who was a partner immediately before the dissolution, or the agent of any such partner or person specially authorised in this behalf, may give notice to the Registrar of such change or dissolution, specifying the date thereof; and the Registrar shall make a record of the notice in the entry relating to the firm in the Register of Firms, and shall file the notice along with the statement relating to the firm filed under section 59.
(2) When a minor who has been admitted to the benefits of partnership in a firm attains majority and elects to become or not to become a partner, and the firm is then a registered firm, he, or his agent specially authorised in this behalf, may give notice to the Registrar that he has or has not become a partner, and the Registrar shall deal with the notice in the manner provided in sub-section (1).
Central rule and applicability
For a constitution change, an incoming, continuing or outgoing partner may notify the Registrar. On dissolution, a person who was a partner immediately beforehand may do so. A specially authorised agent of the relevant person may act. Subsection (2) covers the former minor, or specially authorised agent, notifying whether the person has become a partner when the firm is then registered.
Limits and related provisions
The Registrar notice does not replace every public-notice requirement. Section 72 may additionally require Gazette and vernacular-newspaper publication. Section 30 governs the minor's election and its consequences; Section 63 does not create a fresh unlimited election period. State amendments may add deadlines and other filing conditions.
Hypothetical business example
Hypothetical: a partner retires from a registered firm. The outgoing partner gives the Registrar notice of the constitution change with its date and checks the register record, while separately arranging the applicable Section 72 publications and assessing continuing liability under Section 32.
Practical decision flow
Identify the exact event and date: constitution change, dissolution or the admitted minor's election.
Use an eligible notifier or specially authorised agent and meet the current State form, fee and deadline requirements.
Confirm the register record and separately complete any required public notices and liability-release arrangements.
Check the applicable state law
This guide explains the central Section 63 baseline. State amendments, notifications and rules can affect its application. Confirm the law applicable to the firm's location and the relevant partnership agreement before acting.
Practical checklist
Do
- Identify the exact event and date: constitution change, dissolution or the admitted minor's election.
- Use an eligible notifier or specially authorised agent and meet the current State form, fee and deadline requirements.
- Confirm the register record and separately complete any required public notices and liability-release arrangements.
Avoid
- The Registrar notice does not replace every public-notice requirement. Section 72 may additionally require Gazette and vernacular-newspaper publication. Section 30 governs the minor's election and its consequences; Section 63 does not create a fresh unlimited election period. State amendments may add deadlines and other filing conditions.
Glossary
- Specially authorised agent
- An agent authorised for the particular notice contemplated by this section.
- Election on majority
- The Section 30 choice to become or not become a partner after having been admitted only to partnership benefits as a minor.
Frequently asked questions
Can an outgoing partner give the notice?
Yes. The central text includes an outgoing partner for a change in constitution.
Is filing with the Registrar alone always enough public notice?
No. Section 72 specifies additional publication requirements for its listed cases.
Does this section give a new deadline for a former minor's election?
No. The substantive election and timing are governed by Section 30; applicable registration filing rules must also be checked.
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Contact BizeneedLast updated 10 October 2026