Mandatory appointment applies to:
Listed Companies
Every listed company must appoint a whole-time Company Secretary.
Certain Public Companies

A public company meeting the prescribed thresholds must appoint a whole-time CS.

As per current requirements, a public company having:
Paid-up share capital of 10 crore or more must appoint a whole-time Company Secretary.
Private Companies

A private company must appoint a whole-time Company Secretary if:
Its paid-up share capital is 10 crore or more.

Key Responsibilities
Oversee corporate secretarial activities, including Board governance, statutory filings, regulatory documentation, and compliance with applicable corporate laws and regulations.
Draft, review, and manage contracts, agreements, policies, resolutions, and legal documentation, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and alignment with business and regulatory requirements.
Manage regulatory submissions, filings, and correspondence with relevant authorities, including coordination with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies.
Ensure compliance with payment industry regulations, corporate governance standards,



and applicable financial services requirements.
Support payment services licensing activities, including preparation of licensing applications, renewals, regulatory documentation, and ongoing compliance obligations.
Coordinate with regulatory authorities and stakeholders for approvals, clarifications, inspections, and compliance-related matters.
Monitor regulatory developments impacting the payments and fintech ecosystem and drive implementation of updated policies, procedures, and controls.
Identify and assess regulatory and compliance risks, maintain compliance trackers, and support development of risk mitigation frameworks.
Partner with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, Operations, and Business teams to ensure adherence to regulatory obligations.
Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation, compliance reports, governance records, and control evidence.
Assist in strengthening governance processes, compliance frameworks, and operational controls across the organization.

📌 Company Secretary Payments Uttar Pradesh
🏢 OMA Digital Solutions (ODS)
📍 Uttar Pradesh