Luxury Time receives final compounding order for Section 129 default
- Final compounding order received on September 21, 2026, for Section 129 defaults
- Directors Ashok Goel and Pawan Chohan paid ₹1,00,000 per year for five years
- No compounding fee payable by Luxury Time Limited; zero financial impact on company
- Defaults related to non-filing of consolidated financials for FY20 through FY24
- Rectification of omissions completed in FY25 financial statements

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Luxury Time Limited received a final compounding order dated September 21, 2026, from the Office of the Regional Director (Northern Region-I), Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The order addresses defaults under Section 129 of the Companies Act, 2013, regarding the non-preparation and filing of consolidated financial statements of its associate company.
The default spanned five fiscal years: FY20, FY21, FY22, FY23, and FY24. The Regional Director compounded the offence under Section 441 of the Companies Act, 2013. The order specifies that no compounding fee is payable by the company itself. Instead, the fee was borne by the applicant directors, Mr. Ashok Goel and Mr. Pawan Chohan.
Fee Payment and Compliance Details
The compounding fee of ₹1,00,000 for each year of default was paid by the directors on September 3, 2026. This amounts to a total payment covering the five-year period of non-compliance. The Regional Director’s order confirms that in view of this payment, the offence has been compounded in respect of the applicants.
The Registrar of Companies, Delhi-II (Central Delhi), reported that no complaints were pending against the company, no prosecution had been filed, and the offence had not been compounded in the preceding three years. Crucially, the omissions in the financial statements for the affected years were rectified in the financial statements for FY25.
What the Numbers Show
The resolution highlights a clear separation of liability between the corporate entity and its management. While the company faced regulatory scrutiny for five consecutive years of reporting gaps, the financial burden of ₹1,00,000 per year fell entirely on the directors, Mr. Goel and Mr. Pawan Chohan. This structure ensures that the company’s balance sheet remains unaffected by the penalty, as explicitly stated in the disclosure: "No compounding fee is payable by Luxury Time Limited." The rectification of these records in FY25 suggests a retrospective cleanup of compliance history, mitigating future regulatory risks related to historical data accuracy.
Next Steps
Pursuant to the directions contained in the order, the company must file Form INC-28 with the jurisdictional Registrar of Companies. The company stated it would take necessary steps to comply with these directions within the applicable timeline. The intimation was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Historical Stock Returns for Luxury Time
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.11% | 0.0% | +17.68% | +16.15% | -55.38% | -55.38% |
Will the rectification of consolidated financial statements for FY20-FY24 in FY25 materially alter Luxury Time Limited's previously reported valuation metrics or debt covenants?
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