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Question
Explain the following term/concept.
Name clause
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Solution
The name clause mentions the name of the company. A company can choose any suitable name subject to the following restrictions:
(a) The name of the company should not resemble or be identical with the name of any other existing company.
(b) The name should not use words like ‘Government’, ‘State’, ‘Municipality’, Emperor, King, Royal, Imperial, President of India, or any words that denote the government support or the patronage of the ruling power.
(c) The name of a public company must end with the word ‘Limited’. The name of a private company must end with the words ‘Private Limited’.
(d) The name of the company should not be suggestive of the support of any political party.
(e) The name or its words should not offend any section of people or society.
(f) The name of the company should not be objectionable under the provisions of the Emblems and Name Act, 1950.
(g) The name of the company should not be related to a person, leader, or party.
(h) The company should suggest at least 3 names.
(i) The name of the company can be altered at any time by the company by passing a special resolution in general meeting and by getting the approval of the Central Government in Writing.
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