LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
M.Com. DEGREE EXAMINATION – COMMERCE
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SECOND SEMESTER – APRIL 2006
CO 2804 – COMPANY LAW
(Also equivalent to CO 2800)
Date & Time : 21-04-2006/FORENOON Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
PART – A
Define the following legal terms in 5 lines each: ( 10 x 2 = 20 Marks )
- Company (Widley)
- Promotion
- Director
- Investigation
- Oppression
- Shares
- Dividends
- Annual General Meeting
- Ultra Vires Contracts.
PART – B
Answer any FIVE of the following questions; (Answer should not exceed 2 pages each: (5 x 8 = 40 Marks)
- Who is a Promoter? Explain the legal position of a promoter in relation to the company he promotes.
- What is the procedure to be followed in altering the articles of association?
- What are the differences between stock and shares?
- What are the statutory provisions regarding the holding of a statutory meeting?
- Explain the ruling in the Foss Vs What are the exceptions to this ruling?
- Explain any three methods for appointing directors in a meeting. Who are alternate directors?
- Who can be appointed as auditors of a company? What are the rights and powers of an auditor in a company?
- Explain the characteristics of a company.
PART – C
Answer any TWO questions: (Answer should not exceed 4 – 6 pages each:
( 2 x 20 = 40 Marks)
- Give the contents of the prospectus.
- What are the provisions of the Companies Act for the prevention of oppression of the shareholders and mismanagement in a company.
- What are the differences between transfer and transmission of shares. What is the procedure for transferring shares? Do directors have the power to refuse to register the transfer of shares?