MCA Grants One-Time Relaxation for Filing Form DPT-3 without Additional Fees

The MCA has issued General Circular No. 02/2026, granting companies a one-time relaxation from payment of additional fees for delayed filing of Form DPT-3 (Return of Deposits) for the financial year ended 31 March 2026.

Background: MCA Data Centre Disruption

The relaxation has been necessitated by the capacity enhancement and restoration activities undertaken at the MCA Data Centre following the fire incident of 5 June 2026, which impacted the availability of filing services.

Key Details of the Relaxation

• The statutory due date for filing Form DPT-3 continues to remain 30 June 2026.
• Companies may submit the form up to 31 July 2026 without payment of additional fees.
• The relief is a one-time relaxation applicable only for the financial year ended 31 March 2026.

Scope of Relief

The relief is limited to the waiver of additional filing fees under Section 403 of the Companies Act, 2013, and does not alter the prescribed statutory filing timeline.

Why It Matters

The circular provides practical compliance relief to companies affected by the disruption in MCA’s electronic filing infrastructure.

Companies that were unable to complete their DPT-3 filings due to system-related constraints have been afforded additional time to regularise compliance without incurring late filing fees, thereby mitigating financial hardship arising from circumstances beyond their control.

Last Updated on 24 July, 2026