Whether Premium on preference shares can be refunded in cash

Hi u r right that section 78 applies - we can use the security premium only for the limited purposes specified in that section.

As per my knowledge, only when the company is liquidated, the amount standing in the security premium can be distributed in cash to the shareholders.

No, Company can not pay the premium in cash to them according to Sec. 78. They can issue Equity Shares at premium.

and Share Call money can received only by Bank no Cash transaction are allowed.

ya cash cannot be paid

we can use the security premium only for the limited purposes specified in that section 78.

(2) The SECURITIES premium account may, notwithstanding anything in sub-section (1), be applied by the company-

(a) in paying up unissued shares of the company to be issued to members of the company as fully paid bonus shares;

(b) in writing off the preliminary expenses of the company;

(c) in writing off the expenses of, or commission paid or discount allowed on, any issue of shares or debentures of the company; or

(d) in providing for the premium payable on the redemption of any redeemable preference shares or of any debentures of the company.

Agreed with the learned members Securities Premium Account can be used for limited purposes as mentioned under section 78.

As per sec 78  premium received on issue of securities cannot be refunded in cash..but only can b utilised in writing off preliminary expenses..or discount or commission on issue shares n debentures, for paying premium on redemption of pref.shrs or debentures, utilised for issue of fully paid bonus shares...
 

Thanks a lot friend....

no it cant be refunded