Commentary on Sections Supplementary Section 58 - Extension of provisions about registrar etc.
266.This section will enable regulations to apply relevant provisions of Parts 24 and 25 of the Companies Act 1985 to any documents sent to the registrar under this Part of the Act, and allows those provisions to be modified if required.  This Part of the Act imposes new functions and obligations on the registrar of companies.  In particular, it provides for documents to be delivered to, and recorded by, the registrar.  Part 24 of the Companies Act 1985 contains provisions in respect of the powers and functions of the registrar, including provisions relating to the delivery, recording and inspection of documents.  Part 25 of the Companies Act 1985 makes provisions for confidentiality orders in respect of documents held by the Registrar.