MCA Extends Name Reservation and e-Form Resubmission Validity to 10 July 2026

  • CA Meet Dhrangadhariya
  • June 20, 2026

Last updated: 23 September 2026 · Written and reviewed by CA Meet Dhrangadhariya, CSM & Co LLP

Quick summary

  • MCA extended the validity of approved name reservations and e-form resubmissions after the 05/06/2026 fire at its Data Centre
  • SRNs expiring between 21/06/2026 and 30/06/2026 were extended automatically up to 10/07/2026
  • SRNs that expired between 05/06/2026 and 20/06/2026 needed a Helpdesk ticket on or before 30/06/2026
  • Cancelled e-forms could be reopened on request, case by case
  • All these dates have now passed, so this post is a record of the relief

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) issued a notice titled “Extension of time period for validity of name reservation and resubmission”. It was listed under Important Updates on the MCA portal on 20/06/2026. The Ministry said the relief was needed because of capacity enhancement and restoration activities at the Data Centre after a fire incident on 05/06/2026.

This post records what the notice allowed. The dates in it have all passed, so it is for reference and for understanding how the relief worked.

At a glance

  • Issue: fire incident at the Data Centre on 05/06/2026, followed by restoration work.
  • Relief: longer validity for approved name reservations and for e-form resubmissions.
  • New last date: 10/07/2026.
  • Official notice: MCA notice (PDF)

Who got what

Case Original expiry or last date What the notice allowed
Approved name reservation Between 21/06/2026 and 30/06/2026 (both inclusive) SRN validity extended up to 10/07/2026
Approved name reservation (Companies and LLPs, including RUN, RUN-LLP and SPICe+ Part A) Expired between 05/06/2026 and 20/06/2026 Ticket with the MCA Helpdesk on or before 30/06/2026 to seek validity up to 10/07/2026, examined case by case, including whether the name was still available
e-form resubmission Last date between 21/06/2026 and 30/06/2026 (both inclusive) SRN validity extended up to 10/07/2026
e-form resubmission Last date was between 05/06/2026 and 20/06/2026 Ticket with the MCA Helpdesk on or before 30/06/2026 to seek validity up to 10/07/2026, examined case by case
e-form cancelled for non-resubmission in that period Cancelled Could be reopened on a Helpdesk request, case by case, then open for resubmission up to 10/07/2026

Points to note

  • The automatic extension covered only the 21/06/2026 to 30/06/2026 window. Earlier expiries were not automatic.
  • For the earlier window, approval was not guaranteed. The notice says requests are examined after due verification, and for names this includes checking that the approved name is still available.
  • All the dates in the notice, including the ticket deadline of 30/06/2026 and the extended validity of 10/07/2026, have now passed.

If a name or resubmission has lapsed since

The relief in this notice does not cover anything lapsing after 10/07/2026. In that case the normal process applies, which may mean a fresh name application or a request through the MCA Helpdesk. Please take advice before relying on any earlier SRN.

How CSM & Co LLP can help

Our team can handle company and LLP name applications, SPICe+ filings and resubmissions, and Helpdesk follow-ups. Please reach out to our team and we will be happy to assist.

Disclaimer

This article is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified expert for advice tailored to your specific situation. The author and website owner are not liable for any errors or actions based on this content.

Frequently asked questions

Why did MCA extend name reservation and resubmission validity?

The notice says the relief was given because of capacity enhancement and restoration work at the Data Centre after the fire incident of 05/06/2026, to reduce the adverse impact on stakeholders.

Did every company get the extension automatically?

No. Only SRNs whose validity or last resubmission date fell between 21/06/2026 and 30/06/2026 (both dates inclusive) were extended up to 10/07/2026 under the notice. Those that expired between 05/06/2026 and 20/06/2026 had to raise a ticket with the MCA Helpdesk on or before 30/06/2026.

Does the relief still apply today?

No. The ticket deadline of 30/06/2026 and the extended validity of 10/07/2026 have both passed. If a name reservation or resubmission has lapsed since, a fresh application or a Helpdesk request under the normal process is the route, so take professional advice.

What happened to e-forms cancelled for non-resubmission in that period?

The notice says such an e-form could be reopened on a request through the MCA Helpdesk, examined case by case after verification, and then made available for resubmission up to 10/07/2026.

Official sources

Disclaimer

This article is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified expert for advice tailored to your specific situation. The author and website owner are not liable for any errors or actions based on this content.

MCA, MCA Helpdesk, Name reservation, Resubmission, RUN, SPICe+, SRN

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