In a significant relief to companies across India, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has extended the due date for filing Form DPT-3 (Return of Deposits) for the financial year ended 31 March 2026. Companies can now file the form without additional fees up to 31st July 2026. The original deadline was 30th June 2026.
The extension comes via General Circular No. 02/2026 dated 19th June 2026. It was necessitated by a fire incident at the MCA Data Center on 5th June 2026, which led to technical disruptions and ongoing restoration and capacity enhancement work
The circular provides relaxation in the payment of additional fees for delayed filing, giving companies extra time amid the technical challenges faced on the MCA portal.
What is Form DPT-3?
Form DPT-3 is an annual return filed under the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014. It requires companies to report:Outstanding deposits (if any)
Amounts received that are not considered deposits (e.g., inter-corporate loans, director loans, secured borrowings, advances from customers, etc.)
Particulars of deposits and exempted receipts as on 31st March of the financial year
DPT-3 Applicability:
All companies except Government companies. This includes Private Limited, Public Limited, One Person Companies (OPCs), and Section 8 companies that have any outstanding loans/receipts as on 31 March 2026.
Declaration from a director under rule 2(1)(C)VIII for DPT-3 compliance: Read here
