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Chapter 10 Correspondence with Directors Solutions

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Maharashtra State Board Class 11 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 10 Correspondence with Directors

1A. Select the correct answer from the options given below and rewrite the statements.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Representatives of shareholders are ____________ (a) directors (b) employees (c) servants
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) directors
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
The notice of the meeting of the Board of Directors must be accompanied by ____________ (a) agenda (b) minutes (c) resolution
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) agenda
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
____________ looks after the management of a company. (a) Board of Directors (b) Auditor (c) Company Secretary
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Board of Directors
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
The Directors take decisions at ____________ meeting. (a) Annual General (b) Board (c) Statutory
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) Board
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
According to Section 167(1)(b) of the Companies Act 2013, if a director absents himself from all the meetings of the Board, for a period of ____________ months or more, with or without the leave of the Board, he shall be deemed to have vacated his office. (a) 12 (b) 10 (c) 9
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) 12
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
Every company except OPC and the small company shall hold minimum ____________ Board Meetings in each year. (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 5
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) 4
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
The gap between two consecutive Board Meetings should not be more than ____________ days. (a) 120 (b) 110 (c) 130
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) 120

1B. Match the pairs.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Group ‘A’

Group ‘B’

(a) Directors

(1) At least 2 Directors

(b) Absenteeism of Director in Board Meetings

(2) At least 3 Directors

(c) Public Company

(3) Disqualification of director

(d) Private Company

(4) Representatives of shareholders

(e) Notice of a Routine Board Meeting

(5) 21 clear days

(6) 7 days

(7) 70 days

(8) Representative of the public

(9) At least 20 directors

(10) At least 30 directors

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Group ‘A’

Group ‘B’

(a) Directors

(4) Representatives of shareholders

(b) Absenteeism of Director in Board Meetings

(3) Disqualification of director

(c) Public Company

(2) At least 3 Directors

(d) Private Company

(1) At least 2 Directors

(e) Notice of a Routine Board Meeting

(6) 7 days

1C. Write a word or a term or a phrase that can substitute each of the following statements.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Elected body of representatives of shareholders.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Board of Directors
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
An employee of a company who provides guidance and advice to the Board of Directors about business matters.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Company Secretary
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
A meeting of all the directors of a company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Board Meeting
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
A written invitation was given to the Director to attend the meeting.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Notice of Board Meeting

1D. State whether the following statements are True or False.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
A director can be removed before the expiry of his term.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
True
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Directors act as trustees of the company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
True
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
A director can remain absent for any number of Board Meetings.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
False
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Directors act as agents and trustees of the company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
True
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
Company Secretary need not attend the board meetings.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
False
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
Director can take decisions individually.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
False

1E. Complete the sentences.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
The elected representatives of the shareholders are called as ____________
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Board of Directors
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
The meeting of all Directors is called as ____________
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Board Meeting
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
The notice period for Board Meeting shall not be less than ____________
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
7 days

1F. Select the correct option from the bracket.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Group ‘A’

Group ‘B’

(1) Notice of Board Meeting

………………………..

(2) …………………..

Meeting of all directors

(3) Duty of Directors

………………………….

(Board Meeting, Not less than 7 days, Disclosure of personal interest)

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Group ‘A’

Group ‘B’

(1) Notice of Board Meeting

Not less than 7 days

(2) Board Meeting

Meeting of all directors

(3) Duty of Directors

Disclosure of personal interest

1G. Answer in one sentence.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
When does a Director vacate his office due to absenteeism at Board Meeting?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
When the director is absent for all meetings of the Board held during a period of twelve months, with or without the leave of absence from the board, he shall be deemed to have vacated his office.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Can a Director who was absent at the Board Meeting get a copy of the minutes of that Board Meeting?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
If the director is absent for a board meeting he has the right to get a copy of the minutes of that Board Meeting.

1H. Correct the underlined word and rewrite the following sentences.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Secretary is an elected representative of the shareholders.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Director is an elected representative of the shareholders.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Secretary is responsible for the decision-making and framing policies of a company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Director is responsible for the decision-making and framing policies of a company.

2. Explain the following terms/concepts.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Director
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Director is any person occupying a position by whatever name called, Directors are authorized by shareholders to conduct the activities of the company. Director prepares policies to achieve the aims of the company.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Board of Directors
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Directors are elected representatives of shareholders. Directors are responsible for decision making, policy framing, and determination of plans for achieving the target set. They have to exercise proper control, direction, and supervision. Directors exercise their powers and authorities collectively as a “Board”.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Conciseness
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Business letters to directors must be brief and to the point. Unnecessary details, irrelevant matters must not be written, conciseness refers to ‘briefness’. It is said that ‘brevity is the soul of correspondence’.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Politeness
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
While corresponding with Directors, simple words and language must be used. A letter must show empathy, respect, and mutual understanding. It helps to create goodwill. Unnecessary big terms, long sentences should be avoided. Secretary should not use any harsh words while corresponding with directors.
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
Initiative
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The secretary must take utmost care while corresponding with directors. He should take the lead to make arrangements for the board meetings. Secretary also helps the directors in conducting meetings.
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
Notice and Agenda of board meeting
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The notice of the Board meeting is a document that is sent to all directors of the company. All types of companies are required to give notice of at least 7 days along with agenda before the actual day of the meeting. Notice of Board meetings is generally sent by hand delivery or by post or by electronic means.

3. Answer in brief.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
What are the points to be considered by a secretary while corresponding with the directors?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Following are the points or precautions to be taken by the secretary while corresponding with Directors.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Under what circumstances will a secretary correspond with a director?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Following are the circumstances when a company secretary corresponds with a Director:

4. Justify the following statements.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Directors exercise their powers and authorities collectively as a Board.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
The Secretary should take certain precautions while corresponding with Directors.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
The Board of Directors is the elected representative of the shareholders.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
The Secretary has to correspond with Directors on important occasions.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

5. Answer the following questions.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Draft the notice and agenda of routine board meetings.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

INFORT TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
Registered Office: 12, Swaraj Excellency,
British Library Lane, F.C. Road, Pune-411004
CIN: BOO160MH20375JLB400180Phone:020-21173428
Fax: 020-32194237Website: www.inforttechnology.com.
E-mail:[email protected].Date: 25th March 2019Ref. No.: D/MR/13/19-20
The Director,
Mr. Anvit Gaurav Gaikwad,
Vastushodh, Building 42, Flat No. 107,
Urbangram, Kirkutwadi, Pune.Sub: Notice of the Board Meeting dated 28th April 2019.Dear Sir,I wish to inform you that the monthly Board meeting will be held on 28th April 2019 at 10.00 a.m. at the registered office of the company to transact the following business.AGENDATo confirm the minutes of the last meeting.To confirm the applications of shares.To consider the financial position of the company.To decide the date of the next board meeting.To discuss any other matter with the permission of the Chairman.You are requested to be present at the meeting.
Thanking you,Yours faithfully,
for Infort Technology Ltd.
Sign
Company Secretary

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Write a letter to the director requesting him to disclose his personal interest in a contract.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

CHAUDHARI KANCHWALA LIMITED
Registered Office: S.N.1960, Kolhar Ghoti Highway,
Sangamner Akole Road,
Mangalapur.
CIN: B40408MH2019ABC1205Phone: 02425-227244
Fax: 02425-221974Website: www.chaudharikanchwala.com.
E-mail:[email protected]Date: 1st January 2019Ref. No.: D/CK/23/19-20
The Director,
Mrs. Rajshri Atul Chaudhari,
Janata Raja Madian,
Vidyanagar, Sangamner.Sub: Disclosure of personal interest.Dear Madam,I wish to inform you that the meeting of the Board of Directors of the company will be held on 21st January 2019. The Board decided to appoint Public Relations Officer for developing relations with customers and wholesalers.As per information received from a reliable source, Mr. Vinayak Nehulkar your relative has applied for the post of PRO.I wish to know whether the said information is true or false. In this case, if you have a personal interest in his appointment, kindly disclose your nature of interest as per Section 184 of the Companies Act, 2013.Kindly revert as early as possible.Thanking you,Yours faithfully,
for Shri Chaudhari Kanchwala Ltd.
Sign
Company Secretary

Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Write a letter to the director who was absent for a Board Meeting to inform him about the proceeding of the meeting.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

PRABHAT OPTICAL COMPANY LTD.
Registered Office: Yuga Tower, Nashik-Pune Road,
Ganesh Nagar, Sangamner.Phone: 02425-222697
Fax: 02425-232697Website: www.prabhatoptical.com.
E-mail:[email protected].Date: 20th May 2019.Ref. No.: D/LB/16/19-20
The Director,
Mr. Vijay Kodur,
Tajane Mala, Navine Nagar Road,
Sangamner – 422605.Sub: Information about the proceedings of the meeting.Dear Sir,Please find enclosed herewith a copy of the minutes of the Board Meeting held on 1st May 2019 for your information and record.I invite your attention to paragraph No.25 of the minutes. A proposal to establish a branch office in Mumbai was moved by Mr. Laxman Gadekar. It was seconded by Mr. Atul Chaudhari. After a detailed discussion, the chairman finally concluded the meeting by accepting the proposal. The motion was passed with an 80% majority.The other items on the agenda being of routine nature require no explanation.Thanking you,Yours faithfully,
for Prabhat Opticals Company Ltd.
Sign
Company SecretaryEncl.:- Copy of Minutes

Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Write a letter to the director reminding him about the provision relating to absenteeism at the Board Meeting.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

SURESH CABLES NETWORK COMPANY LIMITED
Registered Office: Shubham Heights,
Old Mumbai Agra Road, Ghoti.
CIN: H25301MH1999ABC14708Phone: 042530
Fax: 312240Website: www.sureshcnc.com
E-mail:[email protected].Date: 13th December 2019.Ref. No.: D/CB/17/19-20
The Director,
Mrs. Archana Sumit Pawar,
Juna Adgaon Naka, Chavan Nagar,
Tapovan Road, Nashik.Sub: Information about absenteeism in the board meeting.Dear Madam,This is to bring to your attention the fact that you have remained absent for two consecutive board meetings held on 15th October 2018 and 17th November 2018. The chairman has not received any intimation from you regarding your absence from these board meetings.You are requested to note that Section 167(1)(b) of the Companies Act, 2013 provides that a director has to vacate his office if such absence is with or without the chairman’s permission.The next board meeting of the company is to be conducted on 13th January 2019. Please make it convenient to attend this meeting or intimate the cause of absence to avoid disqualification under Section 167(l)(b). The notice and agenda of the Board Meeting have been already forwarded to you.Thanking you,Yours faithfully,
for Suresh Cable Network Company Ltd.
Sign
Company Secretary