(a) whether the Government is implementing an e-governance initiative
called MCA 21 project to ensure the efficiency of the core services
regarding company affairs;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government is satisfied with the functioning of the project;
(d) if so, the details thereof;
(e) whether the Government is planning to continue the project; and
(f) if so, the details including the total project outlay?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE
AFFAIRS (SHRI SACHIN PILOT)
(a) & (b) Yes, Madam. It is a major e-Governance initiative covering all
aspects of incorporation and regulation of companies as defined under the
Companies Act and Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act. The project is
outcome based and focused on improving the quality of services to various
stakeholders concerned with the corporate sector in the country.
(c) & (d) Yes, Madam. Its introduction has yielded remarkable results.
In terms of efficiency, the project achieved speedy delivery of services and
regulation of corporate compliances through the use of modern information
technology. The project has been well appreciated for end-to-end electronic
service delivery and authenticated electronic online filing using Digital
Certificate based authorization.
(e) & (f) The existing contract is concluding on 16.1.2013. The Ministry
has selected a replacement operator to continue the MCA21 services and implement
the next version of the MCA21 with improved business processes, application
enhancements and additional infrastructure (network connectivity) along with
coverage of additional offices like Official Liquidators. The continuation
cycle project is for eight and a half years from January, 2013 to July, 2021
with a financial outlay of Rs.357.81 crore to be met from the non-plan head.