Chapter IX - Investigation
Section 44
Section 44: application by partners for investigation
Partners applying under section 43(1)(a) must supply evidence required by the Tribunal; the Central Government may require security for investigation costs before appointment.
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Statutory text
Bare law
An application by partners of the limited liability partnership under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 43 shall be supported by such evidence as the Tribunal may require for the purpose of showing that the applicants have good reason for requiring the investigation and the Central Government may, before appointing an inspector, require the applicants to give security, of such amount as may be prescribed, for payment of costs of the investigation.
Key takeaways
Core rule
Partners applying under section 43(1)(a) must supply evidence required by the Tribunal; the Central Government may require security for investigation costs before appointment.
Operational step
Confirm the section 43(1)(a) route
How section 44 works
Partners applying under section 43(1)(a) must supply evidence required by the Tribunal; the Central Government may require security for investigation costs before appointment.
Practical steps
Confirm the section 43(1)(a) route; collect evidence of good reason; respond to Tribunal directions; prepare for any prescribed security.
Practical preparation
Check these points against the Act and the relevant records.
- Confirm the section 43(1)(a) route
- Collect evidence of good reason
- Respond to Tribunal directions
- Prepare for any prescribed security.
Practical checklist
Do
- Confirm the section 43(1)(a) route
- Collect evidence of good reason
- Respond to Tribunal directions
- Prepare for any prescribed security.
Avoid
- Do not bypass the approvals, time limits or conditions stated in this section.
Illustrative example
Hypothetical: application by partners for investigation
Partners request an investigation into unexplained LLP transactions.
Step 1
Gather transaction records
Step 2
Show why investigation is warranted
Step 3
Address any security request.
Outcome
- A bare allegation may not satisfy the Tribunal’s evidence requirement.
Glossary
- security for costs
- An amount the Central Government may require from applicants toward investigation costs.
Frequently asked questions
What does section 44 provide?
Partners applying under section 43(1)(a) must supply evidence required by the Tribunal; the Central Government may require security for investigation costs before appointment.
What should be checked in practice?
Confirm the section 43(1)(a) route; collect evidence of good reason; respond to Tribunal directions; prepare for any prescribed security.
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Contact BizeneedLast updated 10 October 2026