Section 34C: Power of Authority to appoint additional directors

Q: What does Section 34C of The Insurance Act, 1938 (TIA) deal with?

Section 34C TIA pertains to "Power of Authority to appoint additional directors". It is part of the The Insurance Act, 1938, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 34C of The Insurance Act, 1938 (TIA) governs power of Authority to appoint additional directors. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 34C TIA still in force?

Yes, Section 34C of the The Insurance Act, 1938 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 34C TIA?

धारा 34C TIA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 34C of the The Insurance Act, 1938. Section 34C of The Insurance Act, 1938 (TIA) governs power of Authority to appoint additional directors. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 34C TIA?

Dhara 34C TIA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 34C of the The Insurance Act, 1938. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 34C of The Insurance Act, 1938 (TIA) governs power of Authority to appoint additional directors. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 34C of The Insurance Act, 1938?

Cite as: "Section 34C, The Insurance Act, 1938 (TIA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Insurance Act, 1938, 1938, § 34C (India).

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(1)

If the Authority is of opinion that in the public interest or in the interest of an insurer, or hi s policy-holders it is necessary so to do, it may, from time, to time, by order in writing, appoint, with effect from such date as may be specified in the order, one or more persons to hold office as additional directors of the insurer:

Provided that the number of additional directors so appointed shall not, at any time, exceed five or one-third of the maximum strength fixed for the Board by the articles of association of the insurer, whichever is less.

(2)

Any person appointed as additional director in pursuance of this section, —

(3)

For the purpose of reckoning any proportion of the total number of directors of the insurer, any additional director appointed under this section shall not be taken into account.