Form DIR-10: Complete Guide to Application for Removal of Disqualification of Directors
Form DIR-10 is the web form filed with the Regional Director (North) seeking removal of disqualification of a director. It is governed by Section 164 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Rule 14(5) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014.
Who files DIR-10? An individual disqualified under Section 164(1) or 164(2)(b) can apply to the Regional Director (North) for removal of that disqualification through this webform.
Important Checkpoints Before Filing
- Applicant must be registered as a Business/Registered User on the MCA portal
- DSC of the signing authority must be valid, non-expired, and non-revoked, and registered against the DIN/PAN entered
- Signatory must be associated with the CIN of the company
- The webform must be filed only for directors who are actually disqualified
- The SRN of Form DIR-9 (through which the company reported the disqualification) is a required field
- For resubmission, the application must be available in Application History and completed within 15 days of the ‘Resubmission Required’ marking
Step-by-Step Filing Process
Initial Submission
- Login to MCA portal → MCA Services → E-Filing → Company Forms Download
- Navigate to the header “DIN related filings”
- Access “Application for removal of Disqualification of Directors (Form No. DIR-10)”
- Fill up the application
- Optionally save as draft (enabled once DIN is entered)
- Submit the webform and note the SRN
- Affix DSC
- Upload the DSC-affixed PDF on MCA portal
- Pay Fees (within 15 days of SRN generation for upload, and 7 days of upload for payment, or due date + 2 days, whichever is earlier)
- Receive acknowledgement; approval/rejection intimation is emailed to the registered user
Resubmission
- Login → Application History → select DIR-10 application marked ‘Resubmission Required’
- Fill, submit, affix DSC, and upload within 15 days of resubmission marking
Field-Level Instructions
Field 1: SRN of Form DIR-9
- Must be a valid SRN of a previously filed Form DIR-9
Field 2(a): DIN
- Must be valid; must be marked as a disqualified DIN
- Name and father’s name are prefilled and non-editable
Field 7 / 8: Grounds and Other Details
- Details of violations/offences being compounded by NCLT/Court, or ‘Other’ details, must be entered in at least one of the two fields
Mandatory Attachments
| Attachment | Mandatory? |
|---|---|
| Proof of violations/offences compounded by NCLT/Court | Mandatory for disqualification grounds involving court/Tribunal orders, conviction, insolvency, or unsound mind |
| Proof of violations in which default has been made good | Mandatory for grounds such as non-payment of calls, non-compliance with Section 152(3)/165(1), or failure to repay deposits/debentures/dividends |
| Optional attachments (up to 5) | Optional |
- Format: PDF or JPG; each attachment up to 2 MB
Signing Requirements
- Digitally signed by the Director whose disqualification removal is sought; name is prefilled based on the DIN entered
Fee Structure
By a Company Having Authorised Share Capital
| Authorised Capital (INR) | Other than OPC & Small Company (INR) | OPC & Small Company (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 25,00,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 |
| Above 25,00,000 up to 50,00,000 | 5,000 | 2,500 |
| Above 50,00,000 up to 5,00,00,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Above 5,00,00,000 up to 10,00,00,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| Above 10,00,00,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
By a Company Limited by Guarantee (No Share Capital)
₹2,000 (Other than OPC & Small Company); not applicable for OPC & Small Company
By a Section 8 Company
₹2,000 (Other than OPC & Small Company); not applicable for OPC & Small Company
No additional/delay fee logic is prescribed for DIR-10.
Processing Mode
Form DIR-10 is processed in Non-STP mode — every application is reviewed manually by the Regional Director.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Which authority processes DIR-10? The Regional Director (North), and the entire process is Non-STP (manual review).
Q2. What must be quoted while filing DIR-10? The SRN of the Form DIR-9 filed by the company reporting the disqualification.
Q3. What is the fee for DIR-10? It depends on the authorised share capital of the company associated with the director, ranging from ₹1,000/2,000 up to ₹20,000.
Q4. Can DIR-10 be filed for a director who is not actually disqualified? No — the checkpoint requires the webform to be filed only in respect of directors who are marked as disqualified in the MCA database.
Q5. Is professional certification required for DIR-10? No — the form is digitally signed only by the disqualified director themselves.
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.