The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has introduced a reorganisation of Regional Director (RD) and Registrar of Companies (ROC) jurisdictions, effective 16 February 2026. The objective is to improve administrative efficiency, strengthen oversight, and streamline corporate compliance processes.

New RD and ROC Jurisdictions

Under the revised structure, MCA has realigned the jurisdiction of Regional Directors and Registrars of Companies across different states and union territories.

Key highlights include:

• Reallocation of states and union territories under different Regional Director offices

• Updated jurisdiction for several ROC offices to balance workload and improve governance

• Enhanced administrative supervision and faster decision-making for corporate filings and approvals

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Companies may now fall under a different ROC or RD office depending on their registered state. Businesses should verify their updated jurisdiction on the MCA portal before making statutory filings.

Temporary Unavailability of MCA Portal

Due to system restructuring and migration, the MCA portal experienced temporary unavailability during the transition period.

Important points to note:

• Some filing services were temporarily paused during the system upgrade

• Stakeholders were advised to plan filings accordingly

• Normal services resumed after completion of the system update

Legal References

• Companies Act, 2013 – Section 396 (Power of Central Government to reorganise offices)

• General Circular issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, February 2026

• Official notifications published on the MCA website (www.mca.gov.in)

Conclusion

The reorganisation of ROC and RD jurisdictions is aimed at strengthening corporate governance and improving administrative efficiency. Companies should review their updated jurisdiction to ensure smooth compliance with MCA filing requirements.

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