Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:
What is done by the company if the minimum subscription is not received by the company?
Options:
Pro-rata allotment
Undersusbcription
Oversubscription
Refund the entire application money
Correct Answer:
Refund the entire application money
Explanation:
‘Minimum subscription’ of capital cannot be less than 90% of the issued amount according to SEBI (Disclosure and Investor Protection) Guidelines, 2000. If this condition is not satisfied, the company shall forthwith refund the entire subscription amount received. If a delay occurs beyond 8 days from the date of closure of subscription list, the company shall be liable to pay the amount with interest at the rate of 15% [Section 73(2)].