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What is the main purpose of Section 200 in terms of managerial remuneration?
What is the main purpose of Section 200 in terms of managerial remuneration?
Which of the following factors should a company consider when fixing managerial remuneration?
Which of the following factors should a company consider when fixing managerial remuneration?
Under what circumstances can a company fix managerial remuneration without government approval?
Under what circumstances can a company fix managerial remuneration without government approval?
What kind of performance related matters does Rule 6 consider while fixing remuneration?
What kind of performance related matters does Rule 6 consider while fixing remuneration?
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How should remuneration be ideally compared within a company?
How should remuneration be ideally compared within a company?
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What is the role of professional qualifications in determining managerial remuneration?
What is the role of professional qualifications in determining managerial remuneration?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the relationship between remuneration and performance?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the relationship between remuneration and performance?
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What does Section 197 govern in relation to managerial personnel?
What does Section 197 govern in relation to managerial personnel?
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What is required of an individual to be considered without interest in the capital of the company?
What is required of an individual to be considered without interest in the capital of the company?
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Which educational qualification is needed to meet the criteria for directorship?
Which educational qualification is needed to meet the criteria for directorship?
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What is the maximum percentage of shares an employee can hold without being deemed to have an interest in the company's capital?
What is the maximum percentage of shares an employee can hold without being deemed to have an interest in the company's capital?
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What condition must be met before a company can approve the payment of remuneration?
What condition must be met before a company can approve the payment of remuneration?
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What type of resolutions must be passed for remuneration payment approval?
What type of resolutions must be passed for remuneration payment approval?
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What is the maximum sitting fee that a director may receive per meeting as per the rules?
What is the maximum sitting fee that a director may receive per meeting as per the rules?
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What is the maximum duration for which remuneration can be approved at a general meeting?
What is the maximum duration for which remuneration can be approved at a general meeting?
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Which category of directors must receive at least the same sitting fee as other directors?
Which category of directors must receive at least the same sitting fee as other directors?
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What must accompany the notice calling for a general meeting regarding remuneration?
What must accompany the notice calling for a general meeting regarding remuneration?
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According to Section 197, sitting fees are...
According to Section 197, sitting fees are...
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In case of default in payment, what must a company obtain before approval for remuneration?
In case of default in payment, what must a company obtain before approval for remuneration?
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What is the minimum sitting fee a listed company proposed for its independent directors?
What is the minimum sitting fee a listed company proposed for its independent directors?
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What may vary in directors' sitting fees under the prescribed rules?
What may vary in directors' sitting fees under the prescribed rules?
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Which of the following is true regarding the payment of sitting fees to directors?
Which of the following is true regarding the payment of sitting fees to directors?
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If a company decides to increase the sitting fee for its directors, what remains a requirement?
If a company decides to increase the sitting fee for its directors, what remains a requirement?
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In the case of different fees for various classes of companies, what does Section 197(5) allow?
In the case of different fees for various classes of companies, what does Section 197(5) allow?
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Which title is associated with an officer of a company designated as the Chief Executive Officer?
Which title is associated with an officer of a company designated as the Chief Executive Officer?
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What is the role of a Company Secretary in a company as per the Companies Act, 2013?
What is the role of a Company Secretary in a company as per the Companies Act, 2013?
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What does the term 'maximum managerial remuneration' refer to?
What does the term 'maximum managerial remuneration' refer to?
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Which position does NOT fall under the category of Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)?
Which position does NOT fall under the category of Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)?
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In the event of absence or inadequacy of profits, how is managerial remuneration typically handled?
In the event of absence or inadequacy of profits, how is managerial remuneration typically handled?
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What does 'compensation for loss of office' pertain to?
What does 'compensation for loss of office' pertain to?
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What is defined as a 'Company Secretary in practice'?
What is defined as a 'Company Secretary in practice'?
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Which of the following positions is explicitly NOT mentioned as a managerial personnel title?
Which of the following positions is explicitly NOT mentioned as a managerial personnel title?
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Under what circumstances can the Chairperson be appointed as Managing Director or CEO?
Under what circumstances can the Chairperson be appointed as Managing Director or CEO?
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Which class of companies is exempted from the prohibition mentioned in Section 203(1)?
Which class of companies is exempted from the prohibition mentioned in Section 203(1)?
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What is a requirement for the appointment of whole-time key managerial personnel?
What is a requirement for the appointment of whole-time key managerial personnel?
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What is the limitation on holding office for whole-time key managerial personnel in multiple companies?
What is the limitation on holding office for whole-time key managerial personnel in multiple companies?
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What happens if a key managerial personnel holds office in more than one company at the time of the Act's commencement?
What happens if a key managerial personnel holds office in more than one company at the time of the Act's commencement?
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What is the significance of the latest audited balance sheet for companies?
What is the significance of the latest audited balance sheet for companies?
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What should a board resolution include regarding the appointment of whole-time key managerial personnel?
What should a board resolution include regarding the appointment of whole-time key managerial personnel?
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What does the second proviso to Section 203(1) imply concerning managerial personnel?
What does the second proviso to Section 203(1) imply concerning managerial personnel?
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What does 'effective capital' exclude from its calculation?
What does 'effective capital' exclude from its calculation?
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When calculating effective capital for a newly appointed managerial person, what date is used?
When calculating effective capital for a newly appointed managerial person, what date is used?
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Which types of loans are excluded from the effective capital calculation?
Which types of loans are excluded from the effective capital calculation?
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In what scenario can a managerial person receive remuneration according to item (A)?
In what scenario can a managerial person receive remuneration according to item (A)?
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What happens if a managerial person's appointment is for less than one year?
What happens if a managerial person's appointment is for less than one year?
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Which of the following is not included in the effective capital calculation?
Which of the following is not included in the effective capital calculation?
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What is meant by 'statutory structure' in the context of effective capital?
What is meant by 'statutory structure' in the context of effective capital?
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Which of the following components contributes positively to effective capital?
Which of the following components contributes positively to effective capital?
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Flashcards
Managing Director Appointment
Managing Director Appointment
The process of selecting a Managing Director for a company, governed by the Companies Act, 2013.
Whole-Time Director Appointment
Whole-Time Director Appointment
The procedure for appointing a Whole-Time Director, following predefined company rules.
Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) appointment
Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) appointment
The method for appointing Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) as outlined in the act.
Managerial Remuneration
Managerial Remuneration
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Maximum Managerial Remuneration
Maximum Managerial Remuneration
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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Company Secretary
Company Secretary
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Exception to Chairperson/MD/CEO prohibition
Exception to Chairperson/MD/CEO prohibition
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Exempt Company Classification
Exempt Company Classification
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Board Resolution for Key Managerial Personnel
Board Resolution for Key Managerial Personnel
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Multiple Appointments Limitation
Multiple Appointments Limitation
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Director Position & Key Managerial Personnel
Director Position & Key Managerial Personnel
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Transition Period
Transition Period
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Paid-up Share Capital
Paid-up Share Capital
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Annual Turnover
Annual Turnover
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Section 200 of the Companies Act
Section 200 of the Companies Act
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Administrative Ceiling
Administrative Ceiling
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Statutory Ceiling
Statutory Ceiling
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Factors considered for remuneration
Factors considered for remuneration
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Proportionality of remuneration
Proportionality of remuneration
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Rating Methodology
Rating Methodology
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Company's financial performance (3 years)
Company's financial performance (3 years)
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Relationship between remuneration and performance
Relationship between remuneration and performance
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Effective Capital
Effective Capital
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Share Premium Account
Share Premium Account
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Revaluation Reserve
Revaluation Reserve
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What's excluded from 'effective capital'?
What's excluded from 'effective capital'?
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Effective Capital Calculation Timing
Effective Capital Calculation Timing
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Pro-Rata Remuneration
Pro-Rata Remuneration
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Managerial Person with No Capital Interest
Managerial Person with No Capital Interest
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Statutory Structure
Statutory Structure
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Eligibility for Independent Directors
Eligibility for Independent Directors
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Qualifications for Independent Directors
Qualifications for Independent Directors
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Employee Shareholding Exemption
Employee Shareholding Exemption
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Conditions for Remuneration Approval
Conditions for Remuneration Approval
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Financial Health Requirement
Financial Health Requirement
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Shareholder Approval for Remuneration
Shareholder Approval for Remuneration
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Information Disclosure for Remuneration
Information Disclosure for Remuneration
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Timeframe for Remuneration Approval
Timeframe for Remuneration Approval
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Director Sitting Fees
Director Sitting Fees
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Maximum Sitting Fee
Maximum Sitting Fee
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Independent Director Fee
Independent Director Fee
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Variable Sitting Fees
Variable Sitting Fees
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Sitting Fee Increase Proposal
Sitting Fee Increase Proposal
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Section 197(5) of the Companies Act, 2013
Section 197(5) of the Companies Act, 2013
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Board's Decision on Sitting Fees
Board's Decision on Sitting Fees
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Articles of Association and Sitting Fees
Articles of Association and Sitting Fees
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Study Notes
Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel
- Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to describe provisions for appointing Managing Directors, Whole-Time Directors, and Managers, explain Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) appointments, understand maximum managerial remuneration concepts, compute remuneration, explain compensation for loss of office, and explain Company Secretary functions and secretarial audits.
Meaning of Certain Terms
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO): An officer designated by a company.
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO): A person appointed as the CFO of a company.
- Company Secretary: A company secretary appointed by a company to perform company secretary functions under the Companies Act, 1980.
- Company Secretary in practice: A company secretary deemed to be in practice under the Company Secretaries Act, 1980.
- Key Managerial Personnel (KMP): The Chief Executive Officer, managing director, manager, company secretary, whole-time director, CFO, and other officers designated by the Board.
- Manager: An individual managing the whole or substantial whole of a company's affairs, including directors.
Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel
- Managing Director: A director entrusted with substantial management powers by articles, agreement, resolution, or Board. This does not include routine administrative duties.
- Whole Time Director (WTD): A director employed full-time by the company to manage the company's affairs.
- Appointment of MD/WTD/Manager: A company should not appoint a manager if a managing director is already appointed, and vice-versa. No company can appoint both a managing director and a manager.
- Tenure: No company can appoint or re-appoint a managing director, whole-time director, or manager for more than five years at a time, and no re-appointment can occur earlier than one year before the expiry of the prior term.
- Eligibility Conditions: A person appointed as KMPs should not be disqualified as a director, be at least 21, and not yet 70 years old, and cannot be an undischarged insolvent. Special resolution is required for those above 70 years of age.
Appointment of Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs)
- Listed and other public companies: Listed companies and public companies with paid-up share capital over 10 crores are required to have whole time KMPs
- Prohibition on individual holding positions: No single individual can be both Chairman and Managing Director or CEO in the same company.
- Exemptions: This prohibition doesn't apply to companies in multiple business operations.
Conditions for Appointment
- Board Resolution: Every whole-time key managerial personnel must be appointed by a Board resolution.
- Multiple appointments: A whole-time key managerial personnel cannot hold office in more than one company at the same time (except subsidiaries).
- Government approval: If there's a variance between the appointment and the conditions in Schedule V, Central Government approval is required.
- Residence: The person appointed must be a resident of India with continuous stay of 12 months before the appointment.
Functions of a Company Secretary
- Reporting: Report to the Board regarding adherence to Companies Act and other relevant regulations.
- Guidance: Offer guidance to directors on their responsibilities and powers.
- Meetings: Facilitate meetings, maintain minutes, and obtain required approvals.
- Compliance: Ensure the company adheres to applicable secretarial standards, and relevant corporate governance standards
- Representation: Represent the company before various statutory bodies.
- Assistance: Assist the Board in its corporate governance activities.
- Other duties: Carry out other roles assigned by the board.
Remuneration Limit
- Companies with profits: Companies with profits can fix managerial remuneration, which may be a set amount or a percentage of profits, as deemed fit, within statutory limits.
- Companies without profits: Companies without profits or those with inadequate profits are constrained to specific limits given in Schedule V.
Recovery of Managerial Remuneration
- Restated financial statements: If financial statements have to be restated due to non-compliance or fraud, excess remuneration paid to managerial personnel may be recovered.
Managerial Remuneration in the absence or inadequacy of profits
- Managerial remuneration is capped depending on whether a company has profits or not. Specific amounts per type of company are in Schedule V, Part III.
- Exemptions: Companies exempted from these restrictions.
Secretarial Audit
- Bigger companies: Listed as well as public companies with specific turnover or capital thresholds are required to have a secretarial audit.
- Secretarial Audit Responsibility: The company secretary is responsible for the audit of the company's secretarial and related records.
- Penalty for default: Penalties may apply to the company, and/or individual company personnel if the reporting requirements are not met.
Compensation for Loss of Office
- Compensation amounts: Compensation is calculated based on the average of the director's remuneration during the three preceding years or the shorter period that the person has held the office.
- Exclusion: No compensation if the company is winding up.
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This quiz covers the key aspects of appointing managerial personnel, including Managing Directors and Company Secretaries. Students will learn about managerial remuneration, the roles of Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), and the provisions under the Companies Act. Prepare to demonstrate your understanding of these concepts and their applications in corporate governance.