Relaxation in paying additional fees in case of delay in filing DPT-3 for Financial Year ended on 31 March 2026 up to 31st July 2026

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), vide General Circular No. 02/2026 dated June 19, 2026, has announced an important update regarding relaxation in payment of additional fees for delayed filing of Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26.

Key Details of the Update –
• MCA has granted a relaxation for filing Form DPT-3 (Return of Deposits) for the Financial Year 2025-26 without payment of additional fees.
• The normal due date for filing Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 is June 30, 2026.
• The relaxation has been provided in view of capacity enhancement and restoration activities being undertaken at the MCA Data Center following a fire incident that occurred on June 5, 2026.
• Companies will be permitted to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 up to July 31, 2026 without payment of additional fees.
• Applicability: All companies required to file Form DPT-3 (Return of Deposits) for the Financial Year 2025-26.
• Effective Date: June 19, 2026.
• Key Changes: Extension of the period for filing Form DPT-3 without levy of additional filing fees from the original due date of June 30, 2026 up to July 31, 2026.

Actions if Any –
• Companies required to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 should complete the filing on or before July 31, 2026 to avail the waiver of additional fees.
• Stakeholders should take note of the relaxation and plan filings accordingly.

Compliance Deadline –
• July 31, 2026 – Last date for filing Form DPT-3 for Financial Year 2025-26 without payment of additional fees under the relaxation granted by MCA.