# Register of Charges
There are two registers of charges contemplated under the Act:
| Register | Maintained by | Form | Governing Section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Register of Charges | The Company | Form CHG-7 | Section 85 |
| Register of Charges | The Registrar (ROC) | (MCA Portal records) | Section 81 |
> Note: Section 85 (Company's Register of Charges) has been removed from the CA Inter syllabus as per ICAI Notification. However, the structural comparison is included for completeness.
## Register of Charges Maintained by the Company
- Maintained in Form CHG-7.
- Shall be preserved permanently.
- Kept at the registered office of the company.
- May be maintained in physical or electronic form.
- Entries to be made in chronological order within 7 days of the transaction.
- Preserved under the custody of the Company Secretary or a person appointed by the directors.
- Authenticated by the CS or person appointed by directors.
- Available for inspection by members free of cost; non-members on payment of prescribed fees.
- Copies / extracts can be obtained on payment of fees — not exceeding ₹10 per page.
- The instrument creating the charge must be preserved for 8 years from the satisfaction of charge.
## Register of Charges Maintained by the Registrar (Section 81)
- The Registrar shall keep a register containing particulars of charges registered.
- Particulars maintained on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs portal (www.mca.gov.in) are deemed to be the register of charges for the purposes of Section 81.
- This register is open to inspection by any person on payment of prescribed fees.
## Key Difference
- The ROC's register is the public, definitive register that establishes deemed notice (Section 80).
- The company's register is an internal record maintained for transparency and statutory compliance.