MCA Version 3 Portal Glitches: A Headache for Professionals
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ (MCA) Version 3 portal has been plagued with technical glitches, causing frustration for Chartered Accountants (CAs) and Company Secretaries (CSs). Despite efforts to address these issues, professionals continue to face difficulties.
Ongoing and persistent glitches in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) Version 3 portal are causing significant frustration and operational delays for company secretaries, chartered accountants, and other professionals.
Despite multiple requests from professional bodies like the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the issues continue to impede statutory filings.
Common Issues on the MCA V3 Portal
Password Reset Issues: Difficulty in resetting passwords, with error messages appearing even when credentials are correct.
Form Saving Problems: Forms not saving properly, leading to loss of data and wasted time.
Small Attachment Limits: Issues with uploading attachments, particularly for forms requiring large files.
DSC Verification Failed: Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) verification issues, preventing form submission.
Master Data Not Updated: Approved forms not reflected in the MCA master data, causing inconsistencies.
Incorrect Prefilled Data: Errors in prefilled data, leading to incorrect information being submitted .
Impact on Professionals and Businesses
Delays and Penalties: Technical glitches causing delays in form submission, resulting in penalties and fines.
Increased Workload: Professionals having to spend more time resolving issues, taking away from other important tasks.
Difficulty in Serving Clients: Inefficiencies in the portal affecting professionals’ ability to serve businesses effectively.
What Needs to be Done
Fix Portal Inefficiencies: MCA needs to address the root causes of the glitches, rather than just extending timelines.
Improve User Experience: Portal should be user-friendly, with easy navigation and minimal errors.
Enhance Technical Support: Adequate support should be provided to professionals to help them resolve issues quickly.
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has requested the MCA to extend the deadline for annual filing forms and waive additional fees due to the portal’s technical issues .
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