MCA Extends DPT‑3 Filing Window Till July 31, 2026 After Data Centre Fire [Read Circular]

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has announced a relaxation in the payment of additional fees for companies filing Form DPT-3 (Return of Deposits) for the financial year ending March 31, 2026, through General Circular No.02/2029 dated 19 June, 2026.

Ordinarily due by June 30, 2026, the filing deadline has been extended without levy of additional fees until July 31, 2026. The move comes in light of capacity enhancement and restoration activities at the MCA Data Centre following a fire incident on June 5, 2026.

The circular, issued with the approval of the competent authority, directs all Registrars of Companies, Regional Directors, and stakeholders to take note of the relaxation.

The circular states that “It has been decided to allow companies to file Form DPT-3 for the financial year 2025-2026 without paying additional fees up to 31st July 2026.”

This relief is expected to ease compliance burdens for companies while the MCA undertakes critical infrastructure restoration

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Form DPT‑3 (Return of Deposits)

MCA oversees the Companies Act, 2013, Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, and other allied laws. It ensures that companies operate transparently, maintain proper governance, and file statutory returns (like DPT‑3, AOC‑4, MGT‑7, etc.) through its online portal.

DPT‑3 is an annual compliance filing mandated under the Companies Act, 2013. It requires companies to disclose all deposits accepted and certain outstanding loans or receipts as of March 31 each year.

The main purpose of this form is to ensure transparency in how companies handle borrowed funds and protect the interests of depositors and creditors. All private, public, one‑person, and Section 8 companies, except government companies, NBFCs, and housing finance companies registered with the National Housing Bank.

It mainly covers deposits accepted from members or the public and loans from directors or related parties. Also, inter-corporate loans and other outstanding borrowings as on March 31.

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