Can an AGM be held with short notice? If yes, what is the provision please suggest.
joshineha4807@gmail.com (76 Points)
01 August 2018Can an AGM be held with short notice? If yes, what is the provision please suggest.
Ruchika Somani
(Coaching and Practice in Tax Audit Law.)
(4429 Points)
Replied 01 August 2018
As per section 101(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 an AGM may be called after giving a shorter notice if consent is given in writing or by electronic mode by not less than ninety-five percent of the members entitled to vote at such meeting.
Shorter Notice for convening General Meeting - Companies Act 2013 [Section 101(1)]
Shorter Notice may be given to the shareholders of a Company for convening General Meeting be it Annual General Meeting (AGM) or Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM).
Detailed provisions under the Companies Act 2013 are described below.
Standard notice period (minimum):-
Section 101(1) requires at least 21 days clear notice to be served on to call a general meeting of shareholders of companies.
Shortened Notice Period:-
Proviso to Section 101(1) allows a Company to hold/call for a shareholders’ meeting in a shorter notice period – i.e. of less than 21 days, provided consent is given in writing or by electronic mode by not less than 95% of the members entitled to vote at such meeting.
Time Limit for calling general meeting with a shorter notice: There is no time limit prescribed as such for serving of short notice. It can even be done on the same day when the general meeting is to be held. However, the Articles of Association of a Company may specify a time limit for such shorter notice.
Deepak Jha
(13 Points)
Replied 01 August 2018
Ruchika Somani
(Coaching and Practice in Tax Audit Law.)
(4429 Points)
Replied 01 August 2018
Originally posted by : Deepak Jha | ||
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can a majority shareholder attend the extraordinary general meeting from Singapore through video conferencing? | ![]() |
Ruchika Somani
(Coaching and Practice in Tax Audit Law.)
(4429 Points)
Replied 01 August 2018
Originally posted by : Deepak Jha | ||
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can u mention the section? | ![]() |
Law Aspire
(CS)
(755 Points)
Replied 01 August 2018
Originally posted by : Ruchika Somani | ||
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Provided that a general meeting may be called after giving a shorter notice if consent is given in writing or by electronic mode by not less than ninety-five per cent of the members entitled to vote at such meeting u/s 101(1) | ![]() |
is there any format for taking consent for shorter notice, what is the actual flow of documents for obtaining consent for holding AGM at shorter notice.
Law Aspire
(CS)
(755 Points)
Replied 01 August 2018
Is there any need to first call board meeting to decide upon calling the AGM at shorter notice
Ruchika Somani
(Coaching and Practice in Tax Audit Law.)
(4429 Points)
Replied 01 August 2018
Originally posted by : Law Aspire | ||
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Originally posted by : Ruchika Somani Provided that a general meeting may be called after giving a shorter notice if consent is given in writing or by electronic mode by not less than ninety-five per cent of the members entitled to vote at such meeting u/s 101(1) is there any format for taking consent for shorter notice, what is the actual flow of documents for obtaining consent for holding AGM at shorter notice. |
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Ruchika Somani
(Coaching and Practice in Tax Audit Law.)
(4429 Points)
Replied 01 August 2018
Originally posted by : Law Aspire | ||
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Is there any need to first call board meeting to decide upon calling the AGM at shorter notice |
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charu sunpal
(2 Points)
Replied 12 February 2019
What could be the shortest Notice period for conducting EGM??
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