What happens after STK-2 is filed ?

What happens after STK-2 is filed ?. ROC/C-PACE preliminary scrutiny

Checks basic eligibility under Sections 248(2) & 249 and the Rules: no ongoing inspections/investigations/prosecutions, no pending charges, no recent activity that bars strike-off (name change, disposal of property outside ordinary course, etc.).

Verifies attachments: Board/Shareholder approvals (75% members by paid-up capital), STK-3 (Indemnity Bond), STK-4 (Affidavit), Statement of Accounts (STK-8) certified by a CA (not older than 30 days from filing), proof of liability extinguishment, closure of bank a/c, etc.

May raise resubmission/clarifications if anything is missing/inconsistent.

Public notice inviting objections – STK-6

Once the application STK-2 Form  is found in order, ROC issues Form STK-6 (Public Notice) stating that the company has applied under Section 248(2) for removal of its name and inviting objections within 30 days from publication.

The notice is published on the MCA website/Official Gazette (and as per practice, may also be displayed at the ROC office).

Note:

STK-5 is the public notice used when ROC acts suo motu under Section 248(1).

For voluntary strike-off (your case), the relevant public notice is STK-6.

Intimation to regulators/authorities

In parallel with STK-6, ROC intimates key authorities (Income Tax, GST, PF, ESI, etc.) to seek any objections (typically 30 days).

ROC will not proceed if substantive objections are received (e.g., tax demands, ongoing proceedings, or creditor claims not settled).

Consideration of objections & compliance status

If no objections (or objections are resolved) and the company satisfies all conditions (liabilities extinguished, filings correct), ROC moves ahead.

If there are unresolved issues (e.g., pending prosecutions, undisclosed assets/liabilities, tax dues), ROC may keep the application in abeyance or reject it with reasons.

Final order of strike-off & dissolution – STK-7

On satisfaction, ROC publishes Form STK-7 (Notice of Striking Off and Dissolution) in the Official Gazette (and updates the MCA Master Data from Active-under process of strike off - Strike off).

The company is dissolved from the date mentioned in STK-7 (i.e., date of Gazette publication).

ROC updates status to “Struck Off / Dissolved” and the CIN becomes inactive.

Post-closure effects & continuing liabilities

Dissolution does not extinguish liabilities of directors/officers (Section 248(7)). Personal/other statutory liabilities can still be enforced.

Any undisclosed assets remain reachable; creditors can proceed against them/against persons in default.

Business cannot be carried on in the company’s name after dissolution.

Practical timeline (indicative, not a promise)

Scrutiny & clarifications: a few weeks (depends on workload/completeness).

STK-6 publication & objection window: 30 days from publication.

Final STK-7 publication: after objections are cleared varies by ROC.

(Always communicate that timelines are subject to ROC and other authorities.)
FAQ's 
Q1. What’s the difference between STK-5 and STK-6?
Ans. STK-5: ROC’s suo motu action under Section 248(1) (when it believes the company is inactive/non-compliant).

STK-6: Public notice on a company’s own STK-2 application under Section 248(2).

Q2. When is the closure “final”?
Ans. On publication of STK-7 in the Official Gazette the date in that notice is the effective dissolution date.
Q3. Can a struck-off company be restored?
Ans. Yes. Under Section 252, the company/member/creditor/workman can apply to NCLT within 3 years from STK-7 publication (other aggrieved persons may have a longer window in certain cases). Restoration generally needs overdue filings, fees/penalties, and proof that restoration is just (e.g., assets/litigation).

ROC/C-PACE preliminary scrutiny

Checks basic eligibility under Sections 248(2) & 249 and the Rules: no ongoing inspections/investigations/prosecutions, no pending charges, no recent activity that bars strike-off (name change, disposal of property outside ordinary course, etc.).
Verifies attachments: Board/Shareholder approvals (75% members by paid-up capital), STK-3 (Indemnity Bond), STK-4 (Affidavit), Statement of Accounts (STK-8) certified by a CA (not older than 30 days from filing), proof of liability extinguishment, closure of bank a/c, etc.
May raise resubmission/clarifications if anything is missing/inconsistent.

Public notice inviting objections – STK-6

Once the application STK-2 Form is found in order, ROC issues Form STK-6 (Public Notice) stating that the company has applied under Section 248(2) for removal of its name and inviting objections within 30 days from publication.
The notice is published on the MCA website/Official Gazette (and as per practice, may also be displayed at the ROC office).

Note:

STK-5 is the public notice used when ROC acts suo motu under Section 248(1).
For voluntary strike-off (your case), the relevant public notice is STK-6.

Intimation to regulators/authorities

In parallel with STK-6, ROC intimates key authorities (Income Tax, GST, PF, ESI, etc.) to seek any objections (typically 30 days).
ROC will not proceed if substantive objections are received (e.g., tax demands, ongoing proceedings, or creditor claims not settled).

Consideration of objections & compliance status

If no objections (or objections are resolved) and the company satisfies all conditions (liabilities extinguished, filings correct), ROC moves ahead.
If there are unresolved issues (e.g., pending prosecutions, undisclosed assets/liabilities, tax dues), ROC may keep the application in abeyance or reject it with reasons.

Final order of strike-off & dissolution – STK-7

On satisfaction, ROC publishes Form STK-7 (Notice of Striking Off and Dissolution) in the Official Gazette (and updates the MCA Master Data from Active-under process of strike off - Strike off).
The company is dissolved from the date mentioned in STK-7 (i.e., date of Gazette publication).
ROC updates status to “Struck Off / Dissolved” and the CIN becomes inactive.

Post-closure effects & continuing liabilities

Dissolution does not extinguish liabilities of directors/officers (Section 248(7)). Personal/other statutory liabilities can still be enforced.
Any undisclosed assets remain reachable; creditors can proceed against them/against persons in default.
Business cannot be carried on in the company’s name after dissolution.

Practical timeline (indicative, not a promise)

Scrutiny & clarifications: a few weeks (depends on workload/completeness).
STK-6 publication & objection window: 30 days from publication.
Final STK-7 publication: after objections are cleared varies by ROC.

(Always communicate that timelines are subject to ROC and other authorities.)

FAQ's

Q1. What’s the difference between STK-5 and STK-6?

Ans. STK-5: ROC’s suo motu action under Section 248(1) (when it believes the company is inactive/non-compliant).

STK-6: Public notice on a company’s own STK-2 application under Section 248(2).

Q2. When is the closure “final”?

Ans. On publication of STK-7 in the Official Gazette the date in that notice is the effective dissolution date.

Q3. Can a struck-off company be restored?

Ans. Yes. Under Section 252, the company/member/creditor/workman can apply to NCLT within 3 years from STK-7 publication (other aggrieved persons may have a longer window in certain cases). Restoration generally needs overdue filings, fees/penalties, and proof that restoration is just (e.g., assets/litigation).