Month: March 2015

Boards’ Report under Companies Act, 2013-Check List

Introduction: Section 134 of the Companies Act, 2013 casts a responsibility on the Board of Directors to prepare a report containing details as discussed below and this report needs to be annexed to the Financial Statements which are laid before the members in the annual general meeting. Companies Act, 2013 also contains provisions regarding revision …

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Comparison of Section 186 of Companies Act, 2013 and Section 372A of Companies Act, 1956.

Particulars Section 186 of Companies Act, 2013 (“the 2013 Act”) Section 372A of Companies Act, 1956 (“the 1956 Act”) Heading of Section Loan and Investment by Company Inter Corporate-Corporate Loans and Advances. Number of Sub-Section 13 9 Restriction on multi layered Investment A Company shall unless otherwise prescribed, make investment through not more than two …

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Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Change in Conditions FPI investments in Govt Debt Securities SEBI has vide its circular CIR/IMD/FIIC/2/2015 dated 5th February, 2015 announced that investment of coupons in Government securities will be enabled even when the existing limits for FPIs are fully utilised. FPIs shall be permitted to invest in Government securities, the coupons received on their investments …

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MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS (MCA)

The Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Amendment Rules 2015: In exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 396, 398, 399, 403 & 404 of the Companies Act, 2013, the central Govt has made the following rules on 24th February, 2015 to amend the Companies (Registration Offices & Fees) Rules, 2014. In Rule 10 the following …

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Legal Jargons

Word: Uno flatu Origin: Latin word Meaning: The expression literally means “in one breath”. It is used to criticize inconsistencies in speech or testimony, as in: one says one thing, and in the same breath, says another contradictory thing.   Word: Stratum Origin: The word ”stratum” was originated in late 16th century and is singular …

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Maintenance of Cost Records & Cost Audit Requirement Under Companies Act, 2013

Introduction Section 148 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”) read with Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014 and Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Amendment Rules, 2014 (“Rules”) deals with provisions relating to maintenance of Cost Records and Cost Audit requirement. The Central Government by order has specified certain companies engaged in production of …

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SINGAPORE’S CODE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Definition:-Corporate governance can be defined as the system by which companies are directed and controlled. Its objective is often stated as being the enhancement of corporate profit and shareholder gain while having regard to the impact that this may have on other stakeholders of the company. BOARD MATTERS:- PRINCIPLE: – Every Company should have an …

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M/S. System For International Agencies (Petitioner) Versus M/S. Rahul Coach Builders Pvt. Ltd.(Respondent)

Arbitration Petition No.: 6 of 2014 Case decided on: – 16-2-2015. Facts of the Case: There existed an agreement between above mentioned parties. The arbitration clause incorporated in the agreement regarding sale contract dated 2nd May, 2011 stated as follows: “Disputes: In case of any dispute arising out of this agreement between the parties, the …

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