Form CHG-6: Complete Guide to Notice of Appointment or Cessation of Receiver or Manager on MCA Portal
What is Form CHG-6?
Form CHG-6 is the web form used to notify the Registrar of Companies (RoC) about the appointment or cessation of a receiver or manager of the property of a company. It is governed by Section 84(1) and Section 384 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 9 of the Companies (Registration of Charges) Rules, 2014.
When a receiver or manager is appointed — either under the power of an instrument (such as a charge document) or by a court order — the person making the appointment must notify the RoC within 30 days of such appointment. Similarly, when the receiver or manager ceases to act, they must notify the RoC within 30 days of cessation.
Who Files CHG-6?
CHG-6 is filed by either:
- The person appointing the receiver or manager — for notices of appointment
- The person appointed as receiver or manager — for notices of cessation
Important Checkpoints Before Filing
- Register as a Business User on MCA portal before filing
- Company must have a valid and approved CIN or FCRN
- DSC must be registered on MCA portal against the correct DIN/PAN/Membership number
- Authorised signatories must have a valid PAN (DIN is not required for CHG-6 signatories)
- DSC must be valid, non-expired, and non-revoked
- For resubmission: T+15 days from ‘Resubmission Required’ marking must not have elapsed
Step-by-Step Filing Process
Option 1: Via MCA Services Menu
- Login to MCA portal
- Go to MCA Services → E-Filing → Company Forms Download
- Navigate to “Charge related filings”
- Access “Intimation of appointment / cessation of receiver / manager (CHG-6)”
- Enter Company Information
- Fill up the application
- Optionally save as draft (enabled after entering CIN)
- Submit the webform
- Note the SRN generated
- Affix DSC on the generated PDF
- Upload DSC-affixed PDF on MCA portal (within 15 days of SRN generation)
- Pay Fees within 7 days of successful PDF upload, or due date + 2 days, whichever is earlier
- Receive acknowledgement
Option 2: Via MCA Search Bar
Search for “CHG-6” on the MCA homepage and proceed from Step 3 above.
Resubmission Process
Option 1 — Via Dashboard:
- Login → Application History
- Select CHG-6 with status ‘Resubmission Required’
- Fill, submit, affix DSC, and upload within 15 days of BO marking resubmission
Option 2 — Via Notification Email:
- Click the link in the resubmission email
- Login, fill, submit, affix DSC, and upload
Field-Level Instructions
Field 1: CIN / FCRN
- Company users: auto-populated
- Professional users: searchable by company name
- Other business users: dropdown of associated CINs
- Must be a valid CIN or FCRN
Field 3(a): This Notice is Being Filed by
- Person appointing receiver or manager — for appointment notices
- Person appointed as receiver or manager — for cessation notices only (cannot file cessation notice if ‘Person appointing’ is selected)
Field 3(b): Type of Notice
- Appointment or Cessation
- ‘Cessation’ can only be selected if ‘Person appointed as receiver or manager’ is selected in Field 3(a)
Field 5: Date of Appointment
- Mandatory only if ‘Appointment’ is selected in Field 3(b)
- Must be ≥ date of incorporation (CIN) or date of establishment of place of business in India (FCRN)
- Must be ≤ current date
Field 6: Date of Cessation
- Mandatory only if ‘Cessation’ is selected in Field 3(b)
- Must be ≥ date of incorporation (CIN) or establishment date (FCRN)
- Must be ≤ current date
Field 7: Whether Appointment/Cessation is Pursuant to Court Order or Instrument
- Pursuant to an order of the court → Field 8(b) becomes mandatory
- Pursuant to any instrument → Field 8(c) becomes mandatory
Field 8(a): Number of Charges
- Must be an integer > 1 and < 20
Field 8(b): Pursuant to Court Order
Required details for each charge ID:
- Court reference
- Date of court order
- Charge ID
- Whether appointment relates to whole property of company (Yes/No)
- Whether appointment relates to income from whole property (Yes/No)
Field 8(c): Pursuant to Instrument
Required details for each charge ID:
- Description of instrument
- Date of instrument
- Charge ID
- Whether appointment relates to whole property (Yes/No)
- Whether appointment relates to income from whole property (Yes/No)
Field 9(a): Number of Assets
- Displayed and mandatory if ‘No’ is selected against “Appointment related to whole property” in section 8(b) or 8(c)
- Must be an integer ≥ 1 and < 50
Mandatory Attachments
| Attachment | Mandatory? |
|---|---|
| Copy of instrument appointing receiver/manager | Mandatory if appointment is pursuant to an instrument |
| Copy of court order | Mandatory if appointment is pursuant to court order |
| Optional attachments (up to 5) | Optional |
- Format: PDF or JPG; max 2 MB per file; total up to 10 MB
Signing Requirements
Person Appointing Receiver or Manager
- Displayed and mandatory if ‘Person appointing receiver or manager’ is selected in Field 3(a)
- Valid income tax PAN required
- Form must be signed by the appointing person for appointments, and by the receiver or manager for cessations
Receiver or Manager
- Displayed and mandatory if ‘Person appointed as receiver or manager’ is selected in Field 3(a)
- Valid income tax PAN required
Unlike most charge forms, CHG-6 does not require professional certification by a CA/CMA/CS.
Fee Structure
Filing must be done within 30 days from the date of appointment or cessation.
Normal Fee — Companies with Share Capital
| Nominal Share Capital (INR) | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| Less than 1,00,000 | 200 |
| 1,00,000 to 4,99,999 | 300 |
| 5,00,000 to 24,99,999 | 400 |
| 25,00,000 to 99,99,999 | 500 |
| 1,00,00,000 or more | 600 |
Companies without Share Capital: ₹200
Foreign Companies: ₹6,000
Additional (Delay) Fee
| Period of Delay | Fee Applicable |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 days | 2× normal fee |
| More than 30 days up to 60 days | 4× normal fee |
| More than 60 days up to 90 days | 6× normal fee |
| More than 90 days up to 180 days | 10× normal fee |
| More than 180 days | 12× normal fee |
Processing Mode
CHG-6 is processed in Non-STP mode — involving manual review by the Registrar of Companies.
Useful Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Who is a “receiver or manager” in the context of CHG-6? A receiver or manager is a person appointed — either by a court order or under the power of a charge instrument — to manage or take possession of the charged property of a company, typically when the company defaults on its obligations to the charge holder.
Q2. What is the time limit to file CHG-6? The appointment or cessation must be notified to the RoC within 30 days of the event. Late filing attracts additional fees as per the delay fee table above.
Q3. Who files CHG-6 for cessation — the appointing person or the receiver? For cessation, CHG-6 must be filed by the person appointed as receiver or manager (i.e., the receiver/manager themselves).
Q4. Is a board resolution required for CHG-6? No. CHG-6 is signed by the person appointing the receiver (for appointments) or the receiver/manager (for cessations) using their PAN-linked DSC. A board resolution is not required.
Q5. Does CHG-6 require professional certification? No, unlike CHG-1, CHG-4, and CHG-9, Form CHG-6 does not require certification by a practising CA, CMA, or CS.
Q6. What if the appointment covers only part of the company’s property? If the appointment does not cover the whole property of the company, Field 9(a) is triggered and the specific assets must be listed (up to 50 assets).
Disclaimer
This article is based on the official Instruction Kit published by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the content is intended for general guidance purposes only. MCA forms, rules, and fee structures are subject to change through amendments to the Companies Act, 2013 or notifications issued thereunder.
In case of any inconsistency or doubt, readers are advised to refer to the official MCA helpkit and resources available on MCA website.