In a bid to strengthen regulatory monitoring, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has instituted a monthly review mechanism for strike-off actions initiated against Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs). This policy reform, effective from August 2025, is intended to ensure procedural fairness, accountability, and uniformity across Registrar of Companies (RoC) offices when removing dormant or non-compliant LLPs from the official register. The initiative is part of the government’s broader efforts to maintain a clean and accurate corporate database.

As per the new protocol, each RoC is required to submit a detailed monthly report to the MCA’s central review cell, listing the LLPs struck off under Rule 37 of the LLP Rules, 2009. The report must include reasons for the action, notice records (Form 75), proof of non-filing of Form 8 and Form 11, partner correspondence, and any objections raised during the strike-off window. The MCA will review these cases to ensure that due process was followed and no active LLP was wrongly removed, thus offering an additional safeguard for legitimate business entities.

Legal experts and compliance professionals have welcomed the move, highlighting that it enhances transparency, protects stakeholder rights, and ensures proper use of regulatory powers. The MCA has also directed RoCs to ensure timely communication with partners and to provide a minimum 30-day notice period before final action. This monthly audit mechanism is expected to prevent misuse of the strike-off process, enable fair appeal opportunities, and build confidence among LLPs, especially startups and small firms operating with limited resources.