I am trying to give my reply to various queries raised:
1. Neeraj - Public co. can take loan from its directors since it is not 'deposit' as per Rule 2(b)(ix). However, HUF is a relative u/s 2(77) of Cos Act 2013 and as per the said Rule only a private co. can take loan from relative of directors, and not a public co.
2. Mr Hemdev - Draft of declaration: "I, Mr ______, director of _____ Ltd hereby declare that I am giving loan of Rs._____ to the company and the said amount is not being given out of funds acquired by him by borrowing or accepting from others."
3. Hema - Deemed dividend will be applicable if the case is covered u/s 2(22)(e) of IT Act even if interest is charged at market rates.
4. Mr Bhat - ICD is not deposit [Ref. Rule 2(b)(iv)]
5. Nisha - Yes interest can be paid in cash if not covered under specified limits under IT Act.
6. Naga - As clarified under (1) above, loan taken by public company from relatives of directors will be treated as 'public deposits'.