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Cabinet approves amendments to LLP Act; 12 offences to be decriminalised

The government will also introduce a new definition of small LLPs based on their turnover size and contributions by partners

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Ruchika Chitravanshi New Delhi
The Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act for decriminalising offences under the law as the government looks to improve ease of doing business and encourage start-ups.

In all, 12 offences are proposed to be decriminalised and one provision (Section 73) entailing criminal liability is to be omitted. The 12 decriminalised offences will then get shifted to an internal adjudication mechanism to help unclog criminal courts from routine cases.

The government has also approved creation of a class of small LLPs to encourage entrepreneurs. These LLPs will be subject to fewer compliances, reduced fee or

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