Scheme of Amalgamation Typing Service for NCLT Merger Approval

What a Scheme of Amalgamation Agreement Contains

A scheme of amalgamation filed before the National Company Law Tribunal is a structured legal document that sets out the complete terms of a merger. It begins by identifying the transferor company (the merging entity) and the transferee company (the surviving entity), often including their corporate details and share capital. The heart of the scheme is the share exchange ratio, which determines how many shares the transferee company will issue to the shareholders of the transferor company. The appointed date, the date from which the merger takes effect for accounting purposes, is clearly stated. The document also addresses the transfer of assets, liabilities, contracts, and employees, and it spells out the treatment of subsidiaries, especially when a wholly owned subsidiary is being merged with its holding company. A statutory approvals clause lists the regulators whose clearances are required: the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), the Ministry of Corporate Affairs through the Registrar of Companies, SEBI if the companies are listed, and the Competition Commission of India where the merger meets prescribed thresholds under the Competition Act, 2002. Typically, the main scheme is accompanied by supporting documents such as board resolutions, valuation reports, auditor’s certificates on accounting treatment, and the NCLT convening order that authorises shareholder meetings.

Why Convert a Scanned Merger Agreement into Editable DOCX

Merger agreements are often signed, scanned, and stored as PDFs, but legal teams and company secretaries need to work with the text. A typed DOCX transforms a static scan into a searchable, selectable document that can be copied, annotated, and repurposed. Electronic filings with the NCLT and the MCA‑21 portal often require text that can be pasted into online forms or attached as editable annexures. When preparing board presentations, due‑diligence checklists, or shareholder circulars, extracting specific clauses, the share exchange ratio, appointed date, or representations and warranties, is dramatically faster from a DOCX than from a scanned image. Collaboration across internal teams and external counsel is simpler when everyone can track changes in a clean Word file instead of passing around a static PDF. Finally, digitising the document creates a clean master version that can be preserved long after the original signed copy becomes fragile or hard to retrieve from archived records.

AI‑Powered Typing vs. Manual Typing for NCLT Submissions

When AI typing is the right fit

AI typing converts a clear scanned PDF into a fully editable DOCX in minutes, without the turnaround delays of manual retyping. The instant output is ideal for internal review, note‑taking, knowledge management, or preparing a working draft for further legal formatting. It handles page‑by‑page fidelity, tables, numbered paragraphs, and indentation, while keeping the cost low, especially when you need to process several legacy merger documents quickly. For companies maintaining a library of past amalgamation schemes, AI typing turns paper or scanned archives into a structured digital repository without straining resources.

When a certified true copy or manual preparation is necessary

For official submissions before the NCLT or the Registrar of Companies, the scheme is almost always required as a “certified true copy”, a printout of the typed document that has been attested by a director, company secretary, or notary public. The AI‑generated DOCX alone is not a certified copy; it is a faithful typed reproduction that you must then print and have attested according to the NCLT’s rules. If the original agreement is in a language other than English, the Companies Act additionally mandates a certified translation; Lekhak offers this on‑demand for those official submissions so that the typed English version can be accompanied by the necessary certificate of accuracy.

What Lekhak’s AI Typing Produces

You receive a single DOCX file that contains the full typed text of your scanned scheme of amalgamation. The AI engine preserves the visual structure: tables are recreated cell by cell, numbered paragraphs retain their sequencing, and indentation follows the original layout. Wherever the scan includes a company seal, rubber stamp, or legible signature, those elements are inserted as inline images at the correct position. The output is designed for immediate readability and editability, you can search for a clause, copy a schedule heading, or reformat the document without starting from scratch. Certain limitations are transparent: heavily handwritten annotations in the margin, very faint stamps, or complex multi‑column schedules that were originally created in image‑heavy formats may need a brief manual clean‑up pass. The typed DOCX is a high‑quality working document, not a notarised or certified copy; you must complete the attestation steps yourself before filing.

Notarisation, Certified True Copies, and NCLT Filing

NCLT practice requires that the scheme of amalgamation and supporting board resolutions be filed as certified true copies. Typically, a director, the company secretary, or a notary public (or an advocate) compares the typed copy with the original and signs a declaration that it is a true copy; then the documents are submitted to the tribunal. Neither AI typing nor any automated tool can replace that human verification step. When the original source is in a regional language, for instance, a Marathi or Kannada scheme, the Companies Act requires a certified translation before the certification chain begins. After certification, a typed English scheme is one piece of the filing; notarisation, apostille (if needed for foreign shareholders or foreign regulatory filings), or attestation by the Indian embassy are separate steps that the applicant arranges directly with the competent authority. Lekhak’s role ends with delivering an accurate typed DOCX, and when a certified translation is needed, the on‑demand service provides the formal translation layer.

Key Company Law Provisions Referenced in Merger Documents

Amalgamation schemes routinely cite a set of statutes and regulatory references that shape their structure. The primary framework is Sections 230–232 of the Companies Act, 2013, which govern compromises, arrangements, and amalgamations and prescribe the application route through the NCLT. The NCLT Rules, 2016 and practice directions from the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) set out procedural requirements for convening shareholder meetings and filing affidavits. For listed companies, the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations impose additional disclosure and approval obligations. Mergers that cross the asset or turnover thresholds defined in the Competition Act, 2002 must also obtain clearance from the Competition Commission of India. Familiarity with these provisions helps legal teams align the scheme wording and confirms that the typed document correctly mirrors the statutory references in the original. This understanding is purely informational, it does not constitute legal advice on the merger itself.

FAQ: Typing Merger and Amalgamation Documents

Can I type a Hindi‑language or Marathi‑language scheme of amalgamation?

Yes. Lekhak’s typing service supports all 22 Indian languages. Upload a scanned PDF in the original script (Devanagari, Bengali, Tamil, etc.) and you receive an editable DOCX in the same language, the output is not translated, just retyped.

How long does typing take?

For a typical 10‑page scanned merger agreement with clear print, the AI produces the DOCX in under two minutes. Heavier files or documents with extensive handwritten annotations may take slightly longer but still complete within a few minutes.

Is the DOCX legally valid as evidence before NCLT?

No. The output is a typed reproduction, not a certified true copy. For official NCLT filing, you must print the DOCX, compare it with the original, and have it attested by a director, company secretary, or notary public as required by NCLT rules.

Does the AI preserve signatures, company seals and stamps?

Scanned seals, rubber stamps, and legible signatures are detected and placed as inline images within the DOCX. Faded or handwritten marks that are not clearly captured may need manual insertion or a note indicating their presence.

Can I edit the DOCX after typing?

Absolutely. The document is a standard Microsoft Word file. You can add, delete, or reformat text, insert your own exhibits, and apply corporate styling, the same as any other DOCX.

What if my agreement contains complex schedules and annexures?

The AI retains annexure titles, numbering, and table structures. Schedules that are heavily composed of scanned images or that use irregular column layouts may need a quick formatting review to align cell borders, but the content is captured.

Does the typing output include a certificate of accuracy?

No. The typed DOCX is a text replication, it is not accompanied by a certificate or attestation. For merger filings that require a certified copy, you must arrange attestation independently after typing.

Can I re‑type a document that has already been digitised?

Yes. If you have an old scanned PDF that is partially text‑based or a low‑quality image, the AI will still process it and produce an editable DOCX, improving readability and searchability.

What file formats can I upload for typing?

The typing service accepts PDF, DOCX, JPG, PNG, WebP, and TIFF files. The maximum file size and credit consumption depend on the number of pages; visit lekhak.app/pricing for current rates.

Does Lekhak store my documents after typing?

Uploaded files are processed in a secure pipeline and automatically deleted after a short retention window. The typed DOCX is available for download immediately; you control how long you keep the digital copy.