Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Shares

Question:

Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions.
XYZ Ltd is registered with an authorised capital of ₹ 20 lakh divided into 2 lakh equity shares of 10 each. The company is in manufacturing of pickles and spices. Due to the increase in demand of packed food in the market they decided to diversify its operation. For this purpose they decided to issue 1 lakh equity share of 10 each. The company issued 20,000 equity shares to a vendor to supply the machinery required to manufacture the packed food. Rest of the equity shares were issued to general public for subscription. The application were received for 46,000 equity shares. Due to undersubscription of equity shares the shares were not issued to public.

If the company is unable to get minimum subscription the shares cannot be issued and the amount must be refunded within 8 days from the date of closure. If not, company shall be liable to pay...........% interest p.a.

Options:

10%

15%

6%

5%

Correct Answer:

15%

Explanation:

The company has to get minimum subscription within 120 days from the date of the issue of the prospectus. If the company fails to receive the same within the said period, the company cannot proceed for the allotment of shares and application money should be returned within 130 days of the date of issue of prospectus. It is to be noted that ‘minimum subscription’ of capital cannot be less than 90% of the issued amount according to SEBI (Disclosure and Investor Protection) Guidelines, 2000 [6.3.8.1 and 6.3.8.2]. 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)].