CA Exam Prep
The General Clauses Act, 1897 Question 1.What Is the Object of the General Clauses Act, 1897?Answer:The General Clauses Act, 1897 contains ‘definitions’ of some words and also some general principles of interpretation. This is an Act intends to provide general definitions which shall be applicable to all Central Acts and Regulations where there is no […]
Interpretation of Statutes Question 1.Give the difference between interpretation and construction. [MTP-March 18, March 21]Answer:Difference between Interpretation and Construction:More often the two terms are used interchangeably to denote a process adopted by the courts to ascertain the meaning of the legislature from the words with which it is expressed, these two terms have different connotations. […]
The General Clauses Act, 1897 Question 1.What is “Financial Year” under the General Clauses Act, 1897?Answer:Financial Year: As per Sec. 3(21) of the General Clauses Act, 1897, ‘Financial Year’ shall mean the year commencing on the first day of April. The term year has been defined u/s 3 (66) as a year reckoned according to […]
Audit and Auditors Question 1.State the procedure for the following, explaining the relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013: Appointment of First Auditor, when the Board of Directors did not appoint the First Auditor within one month from the date of registration of the company.Answer:Procedure for appointment of First Auditor:Sec. 139(6) of the Companies Act, […]
Accounts of Companies Question 1.XYZ Ltd. wants to maintain its books of account on cash basis, is this a valid act of XYZ Ltd?Answer:Maintenance of Books of account: Sec. 128(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 requires every company to prepare books of account and other relevant books and papers and financial statement for every financial […]
Declaration and Payment of Dividend Question 1.AB Ltd. has issued equity shares having face value of ₹ 10 per share. The shares are currently quoting on the NSE at ₹ 250 per share. The company at its AGM held on 27.07.22 has declared a dividend of 20%. Mr. Shekar owns 1,000 shares which he purchased […]
Management and Administration Question 1.Mr. Zoey purchased the shares of Luxy Hairstyles Private Limited, at market price. In the name of his daughter, Mita, who is 4 years old. Mr. Joe, the Director of the Company, has approached you to advise him on the updation of said change In the register of members, since Mita, […]
Registration of Charges Meaning & types of Charges Question 1.Mind Limited realised on 2nd May, 2022 that particulars of charge created on 12th March, 2022 in favour of a Bank were not filed with Registrar of Companies for Registration. What procedure should the company follow to get the charge registered with the Registrar of Companies? […]
Acceptance of Deposits by Companies Question 1.Soorya Ltd. has raised ₹ 2,00,000 through issue of non-convertible debenture not constituting a charge on the assets of the company and listed on a recognised stock exchange as per applicable regulations made by Securities and Exchange Board of India. Whether the amount so received can be treated as […]
Share Capital and Debentures Question 1.Can equity share with Differential Voting rights be issued? if yes, state the Conditions under which such shares may be issued. [May 18 (6 Marks)]Answer:Conditions for the issue of equity shares with differential rights:As per Sec. 43 of Companies Act, 2013, equity share capital of a company limited by shares […]