Chapter XIV - Miscellaneous
Section 68A
Section 68A: Registration offices
The Central Government establishes registration offices by notification, sets their jurisdiction, and may appoint Registrars and direct use of registration seals.
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Statutory text
Bare law
(1) For the purpose of exercising such powers and discharging such functions as are conferred on the Central Government by or under this Act or under rules made thereunder and for the purpose of registration of limited liability partnerships under this Act, the Central Government shall, by notification, establish such number of registration offices at such places as it thinks fit, specifying their jurisdiction. (2) The Central Government may appoint such Registrars, Additional Registrars, Joint Registrars, Deputy Registrars and Assistant Registrars as it considers necessary, for the registration of limited liability partnerships and discharge of various functions under this Act. (3) The powers and duties of the Registrars referred to in sub-section (2) and the terms and conditions of their service shall be such as may be prescribed. (4) The Central Government may direct the Registrar to prepare a seal or seals for the authentication of documents required for, or connected with the registration of limited liability partnerships.
Introduction
Check the notified office jurisdiction and the appointed Registrar’s powers for the filing or authentication at issue.
Key takeaways
Offices and jurisdiction
The Government establishes offices and specifies their jurisdiction by notification.
Registrar appointments
It may appoint various grades of Registrar.
Duties and seals
Duties and service terms are prescribed; a seal may be directed.
Find the office notification
Use the notified territorial or functional jurisdiction.
Check authority
Identify the appointed Registrar and applicable prescribed powers.
Practical preparation
Check notification: Find the Central Government notice establishing offices and specifying jurisdiction.
Identify the Registrar: Confirm the relevant appointed Registrar or other officer.
Use the right office: Make the filing or request in the office with the notified jurisdiction.
Practical checklist
Do
- Use the notified territorial or functional jurisdiction.
- Identify the appointed Registrar and applicable prescribed powers.
Avoid
- Do not apply this section without checking its stated conditions and any prescribed rules.
Illustrative example
Hypothetical: section 68A in practice
An LLP is determining which registration office has jurisdiction over a filing.
Check notification
Find the Central Government notice establishing offices and specifying jurisdiction.
Identify the Registrar
Confirm the relevant appointed Registrar or other officer.
Use the right office
Make the filing or request in the office with the notified jurisdiction.
Outcome
- Section 68A supplies the office and appointment framework; the notification determines the relevant office.
Glossary
- Registration offices
- The Central Government establishes registration offices by notification, sets their jurisdiction, and may appoint Registrars and direct use of registration seals.
Frequently asked questions
What does section 68A address?
The Central Government establishes registration offices by notification, sets their jurisdiction, and may appoint Registrars and direct use of registration seals.
What should be checked in practice?
Check the notified office jurisdiction and the appointed Registrar’s powers for the filing or authentication at issue.
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Contact BizeneedLast updated 10 October 2026