Yes, for the purposes of this Act, the two or more companies amalgamated or merged in pursuance of an order of Court or of Tribunal or otherwise, shall be treated as distinct companies for the period up to the date of the said order and the registration certificates of the said companies shall be cancelled with effect from the date of the said order.
(ICAI FAQ PUBLICATIONS 06-09-2017 Liability in case of amalgamation /merger of Companies: FAQ NO. 6)