Incident Date
June 5, 2026
MCA Data Centre Fire
Relief Issued
June 20, 2026
Affected Window
June 5–30, 2026
Both dates inclusive
Extended To
July 10, 2026
Helpdesk Ticket By
June 30, 2026
For June 5–20 cases
Applies To
Companies & LLPs
RUN / RUN-LLP / SPICe+ Part A
🔥 URGENT DEADLINE RELIEF — ACT BY JUNE 30, 2026
In view of capacity enhancement and restoration activities at the MCA Data Centre consequent to the fire incident of June 5, 2026, MCA has granted automatic extension of name reservations and e-form resubmission deadlines expiring June 21–30, 2026 (both dates inclusive) to July 10, 2026. Stakeholders with expired names or lapsed resubmission deadlines between June 5–20, 2026 must raise a Helpdesk ticket by June 30, 2026 to claim relief. Cancelled e-forms may also be reopened after verification.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has issued a notice dated June 20, 2026 granting relief to companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) affected by the MCA Data Centre fire incident of June 5, 2026. As stated in the MCA notice itself, the relief is being provided in view of "the capacity enhancement and restoration activities being undertaken at the Data Centre consequent to the fire incident of 05.06.2026" — which caused widespread disruption to the MCA21 portal and left stakeholders unable to complete filings, resubmissions, and incorporations within their original deadlines.
The notice covers two numbered relief provisions: (1) extension of validity of approved name reservations, and (2) extension of e-form resubmission deadlines including reopening of cancelled forms. Each provision separately distinguishes between an automatic relief window (June 21–30, 2026, both dates inclusive) and a Helpdesk-based relief window (June 5–20, 2026) requiring a ticket to be raised on or before June 30, 2026.
Note: Separately, and as background context, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) through its President CS Pawan G. Chandak had represented to MCA highlighting operational difficulties — including account lockouts, inability to resubmit forms, and expiring name reservations. The MCA's relief notice, however, does not reference or acknowledge this representation and stands on its own authority.
What Happened: MCA Data Centre Fire — Timeline
INCIDENT TIMELINE
June 5, 2026
Fire Incident at MCA Data Centre
Fire breaks out at MCA Data Centre site. MCA undertakes unscheduled switchover to Disaster Recovery (DR) site. Capacity enhancement and restoration activities commence — directly impacting MCA21 portal services.
June 5–20, 2026
Portal Disruptions Impact Stakeholders
Name reservations lapse; e-form resubmission deadlines expire; some forms cancelled for non-resubmission. Account lockouts and form-processing failures reported widely. (Source: ICSI representation and MCA portal notices — not stated in the MCA relief notice itself.)
June 16–17, 2026
Planned Maintenance Downtime
MCA announces capacity augmentation activities. MCA portal unavailable from 10:00 PM June 16 to 8:00 AM June 17, 2026 for enhancement work. (Source: MCA Twitter/X notice — not stated in the MCA relief notice.)
~June 18–19, 2026
ICSI Representation to MCA (External Background — Not in MCA Notice)
ICSI President CS Pawan G. Chandak writes to MCA seeking urgent relief — name reservation validity extension, resubmission deadline extension, and no rejection for tech-related non-compliance. The MCA relief notice does not acknowledge or reference this representation.
June 20, 2026
MCA Issues Relief Notice ✅
MCA issues notice with approval of competent authority. Two-point relief package announced: (1) Name Reservation Extension and (2) E-Form Resubmission Extension including reopening of cancelled forms — both effective immediately.
📋 REGULATORY FOUNDATION
ISSUING AUTHORITY
Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India
DATE ISSUED
June 20, 2026
STATED REASON (VERBATIM)
"Capacity enhancement and restoration activities being undertaken at the Data Centre consequent to the fire incident of 05.06.2026"
NUMBER OF RELIEF POINTS
Two (Point 1: Name Reservations; Point 2: E-Form Resubmissions incl. cancelled forms)
LEGAL BASIS
Section 4(5) Companies Act, 2013 (name reservation); Rule 9, Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 (resubmission)
APPROVED BY
Competent Authority, Ministry of Corporate Affairs
APPLICABLE FORMS
RUN, RUN-LLP, SPICe+ Part A (name reservations); all e-Forms under resubmission
APPLIES TO
Companies and LLPs — both dates of each window are inclusive
Two-Point Relief Package: Full Details
1
Extension of Validity of Approved Name Reservations
COVERS: RUN, RUN-LLP and SPICe+ Part A (as explicitly stated in MCA notice)
✅ AUTOMATIC EXTENSION — NO ACTION NEEDED
Where the validity of an approved name reservation is expiring between 21.06.2026 and 30.06.2026 (both dates inclusive), the validity of such SRNs shall be extended up to 10.07.2026. No ticket or application required.
🎫 HELPDESK TICKET REQUIRED
Where an approved name reservation (for Companies or LLPs — including applications filed through RUN, RUN-LLP and SPICe+ Part A) expired during 05.06.2026 to 20.06.2026, stakeholders may seek extension of the validity period up to 10.07.2026 by raising a ticket with the MCA Helpdesk on or before 30.06.2026. Requests shall be examined on a case-by-case basis after due verification, including verification of the continued availability of the approved name.
2
Extension of Validity of Resubmissions of E-Forms (incl. Cancelled Forms)
✅ AUTOMATIC EXTENSION — NO ACTION NEEDED
Where the last date for resubmission falls between 21.06.2026 and 30.06.2026 (both dates inclusive), the validity of such SRNs shall be extended up to 10.07.2026. No helpdesk ticket required.
🎫 HELPDESK TICKET REQUIRED
Where the last date for resubmission fell between 05.06.2026 and 20.06.2026, stakeholders may seek extension of the resubmission validity period up to 10.07.2026 by raising a ticket with the MCA Helpdesk on or before 30.06.2026.
🔄 ADDITIONAL — REOPENING OF CANCELLED FORMS (Sub-part of Point 2)
Where any e-form has been cancelled on account of non-resubmission during the aforesaid period (05.06.2026 to 20.06.2026), the same may be reopened upon receipt of a request through the MCA Helpdesk. Such requests shall be examined on a case-by-case basis after due verification. Upon approval, the concerned e-form shall be made available for resubmission up to 10.07.2026. Raise Helpdesk ticket on or before 30.06.2026.
Quick Reference: Before vs. After
Who Is Affected and What This Means
⚠️ IMPORTANT CAVEATS — AS PER MCA NOTICE
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For expired name reservations (June 5–20 window): extension is not automatic. MCA will review each request individually and confirm whether the approved name is still available. If taken by another applicant, relief may not be possible.
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Reopening of cancelled e-forms is at MCA's discretion after due verification on a case-by-case basis — not guaranteed. Raise your Helpdesk ticket promptly with SRN details and relevant information.
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The June 30, 2026 Helpdesk ticket deadline is firm for the June 5–20 window. Missing it forfeits eligibility for manual extension or reopening relief.
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Both dates of each window are inclusive — June 21 and June 30 are both covered by the automatic extension; June 5 and June 20 are both covered by the Helpdesk process.
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This relief does not extend the CCFS-2026 (General Circular No. 01/2026) window, which remains effective April 15 to July 15, 2026, as a separate measure.
Compliance Action Points
✅ IF YOUR NAME RESERVATION / RESUBMISSION FALLS JUNE 21–30, 2026 (BOTH DATES INCLUSIVE)
Verify status of your name reservation SRN on the MCA portal — it should auto-reflect extension to July 10, 2026; no action required on your part
File SPICe+ Part B / FiLLiP / INC-24 or complete incorporation on or before July 10, 2026 — do not assume further extensions will be granted
Complete pending e-form resubmission (auto-extended to July 10) — do not wait until the last date given possible portal congestion
⚡ IF YOUR NAME RESERVATION / RESUBMISSION / FORM EXPIRED OR WAS CANCELLED JUNE 5–20, 2026 (BOTH DATES INCLUSIVE)
Act immediately — raise a ticket with MCA Helpdesk on or before June 30, 2026. This deadline is firm; missing it forfeits relief eligibility
In the ticket provide: SRN number, form type, approved name (if applicable), date of expiry / cancellation, and nature of the issue
For cancelled forms: specifically mention that the form was cancelled on account of non-resubmission during the period of data centre disruption — this is the ground for reopening under Point 2 of the MCA notice
Await MCA Helpdesk response and verification — do not file a fresh application or pay fresh fees before receiving MCA confirmation on reopening
📋 FOR ALL PRACTITIONERS — GENERAL STEPS
Audit all pending SRNs across your client portfolio — identify matters with name reservation or resubmission deadlines falling June 5–30, 2026 (both dates inclusive)
Categorise into: (a) auto-extended — June 21–30 window; (b) requires Helpdesk ticket — June 5–20 expired; (c) cancelled forms needing reopening — raise ticket immediately
Note separately: DPT-3 (Return of Deposits for FY 2025-26) has been extended to July 31, 2026 without additional fee under General Circular No. 02/2026 dated June 19, 2026 — update compliance calendars accordingly
Monitor MCA portal restoration status actively — complete all extended filings well before July 10, 2026 to avoid last-minute portal congestion
📎 SOURCE & REFERENCES
Primary Source: MCA Notice — "Extension of time period for validity of name reservation and resubmission – reg.", dated June 20, 2026
Document Link: mca.gov.in — Reserved-name-and-Resubmission-extension.pdf
Legal Basis: Section 4(5), Companies Act, 2013 (name reservation validity); Rule 9, Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 (resubmission period)
Related Circular: General Circular No. 02/2026, dated June 19, 2026 — DPT-3 filing extended to July 31, 2026 (separate measure)
Background (External): ICSI representation by CS Pawan G. Chandak, President, ICSI — submitted to MCA prior to June 20, 2026 (not referenced in MCA notice itself)
MCA Portal Notices: Fire incident June 5, 2026; maintenance downtime June 16–17, 2026 (sourced from MCA Twitter/X and portal homepage)
Document Link: mca.gov.in — Reserved-name-and-Resubmission-extension.pdf
Legal Basis: Section 4(5), Companies Act, 2013 (name reservation validity); Rule 9, Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014 (resubmission period)
Related Circular: General Circular No. 02/2026, dated June 19, 2026 — DPT-3 filing extended to July 31, 2026 (separate measure)
Background (External): ICSI representation by CS Pawan G. Chandak, President, ICSI — submitted to MCA prior to June 20, 2026 (not referenced in MCA notice itself)
MCA Portal Notices: Fire incident June 5, 2026; maintenance downtime June 16–17, 2026 (sourced from MCA Twitter/X and portal homepage)
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