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Chapter 7 Correspondence with Debentureholders Solutions

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Maharashtra State Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 7 Correspondence with Debentureholders

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

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Debenture Capital is a ______________ capital of a company. (a) borrowed (b) owned (c) permanent
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) borrowed
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Debenture holders are ______________ of the company. (a) Owner (b) Creditors (c) Debtors
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) Creditors
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Borrowed capital is provided to the company by ______________ (a) Equity shareholder (b) Debenture holders (c) Reference Shareholders
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) Debenture holders
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Interest on Registered Debentures is given through ______________ (a) Interest Coupons (b) Interest Warrant (c) Refund order
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) Interest Warrant
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
______________ are the creditors of the company. (a) Shareholders (b) Debenture holders (c) Directors
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) Debenture holders
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
Bearer Debenture holders get interest though ______________ (a) Interest Warrants (b) Refund Orders (c) Interest Coupons
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) Interest Coupons
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
Return of income on debentures is ______________ at fixed rate. (a) Dividend (b) Loan (c) Interest
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) Interest
Question 8 Maharashtra Board Solution
______________ is an acknowledgement of debt issued by the company under common seal. (a) Debentures (b) Shares (c) Reserve
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Debentures
Question 9 Maharashtra Board Solution
Debentures repayable after a certain period are ______________ debentures. (a) Convertible (b) Registered (c) Redeemable
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) Redeemable
Question 10 Maharashtra Board Solution
The rate of interest payable on Debentures is ______________ (a) uncertain (b) Floating (c) Fixed
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) Fixed
Question 11 Maharashtra Board Solution
Debenture holders receive ______________ Certificate from the company. (a) Share (b) Bond (c) Debenture
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) Debenture
Question 12 Maharashtra Board Solution
Interest Warrants are sent to ______________ of the company. (a) Shareholders (b) Debenture holders (c) Owners
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) Debenture holders

1B. Match the pairs.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Group ‘A’

Group ‘B’

(a) Debenture holder

(1) Borrowed Capital

(b) Interest on Debentures

(2) Interest Coupons

(c) Convertible Debentures

(3) Evidence of Loan

(d) Debenture Certificate

(4) Safe and secure investment

(e) Investment in Debentures

(5) Interest Warrant

(f) Redeemable Debentures

(6) Conversion into Debentures

(g) Debentures

(7) Risky investment

(8) Evidence of shares

(9) Creditors

(10) Conversion into equity shares

(11) Redeemed after a fixed period

(12) Redeemed at winding up of the company

(13) Owner

(14) Owned Capital

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Group ‘A’

Group ‘B’

(a) Debenture holder

(9) Creditors

(b) Interest on Debentures

(5) Interest Warrant

(c) Convertible Debentures

(10) Conversion into equity shares

(d) Debenture Certificate

(3) Evidence of Loan

(e) Investment in Debentures

(4) Safe and secure investment

(f) Redeemable Debentures

(11) Redeemed after a fixed period

(g) Debentures

(1) Borrowed Capital

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

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Return on investment in debentures.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Interest
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Documentary evidence of holding the debentures.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Debenture Certificate
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Status of Debenture holders.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Creditor
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Debentures can be converted into equity shares.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Convertible Debentures
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
The person who purchases debentures of the company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Debenture holders
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
An acknowledgment of debt issued by the company under its common seal.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Debenture
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
Debentures whose name is mentioned in the Register of Debentures holders.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Registered Debentures

1D. State whether the following statements are true or false.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Debenture holders get regular dividends.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
False
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
The debenture is the loan capital of the company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
True
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Convertible Debentures can be converted into equity shares.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
True
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Interest on Debentures is paid notwithstanding the volume of profit.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
True
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
Debenture holders enjoy full membership rights of the company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
False
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
Dividend warrants are used to pay interest to the debenture holders.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
False
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
All types of debentures are eligible for conversion into equity shares.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
False
Question 8 Maharashtra Board Solution
Debentures are never redeemed by the company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
False
Question 9 Maharashtra Board Solution
Debenture holders are the owners of the company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
False
Question 10 Maharashtra Board Solution
Debentures are always fully paid up.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
True

1E. Find the odd one.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Depository Interest, Dividend.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Depository
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Interest Warrant, Dividend Warrant, Demat.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Demat
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Debenture holders, Shareholders, Dematerialisation.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Dematerialization
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Debenture holders, Shareholders, SEBI.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
SEBI

1F. Complete the Sentences.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Debenture holder is a ______________ of a company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Creditor
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Company issues ______________ certificate to the Debenture holder after allotment of Debentures.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Debenture
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Debenture holder gets ______________ at fixed rate as a return or income.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Interest
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
In case of Registered Debentures, Interest ______________ are used to pay interest.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Warrants
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
The ______________ has to correspond with Debenture holders on important occasions.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Secretary
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
The person who purchases the Debentures of a company is called ______________
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Debenture holder
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
Interest does not depend upon ______________ of the company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Profit
Question 8 Maharashtra Board Solution
Company cannot issue Debentures with ______________ rights.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Voting
Question 9 Maharashtra Board Solution
Debenture Certificate should be issued within a period of ______________ months, from the date of allotment of Debentures.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
6
Question 10 Maharashtra Board Solution
A company cannot issue Debentures to more than 500 people without appointing a ______________
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Debenture trustee
Question 11 Maharashtra Board Solution
The power to issue Debentures has been vested with the ______________
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Board of Directors

1G. Select the correct option from the bracket.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Group ‘A’

Group ‘B’

(a) Return on Debentures

(1) ………………………….

(b) Debenture Certificate

(2) …………………………

(c) …………………………

(3) Debenture holders

(d) ………………………..

(4) Debenture

(e) ………………………..

(5) Power to issue Debentures

(Debt capital, Board of Directors, Creditors, Issued within 6 months, Interest)

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Group ‘A’

Group ‘B’

(a) Return on Debentures

(1) Interest

(b) Debenture Certificate

(2) Issued within 6 months

(c) Creditors

(3) Debenture holders

(d) Debt capital

(4) Debenture

(e) Board of Directors

(5) Power to issue Debentures

1H. Answer in one sentence.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Who is the Debenture holder?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The person who purchases Debentures of the company is known as a Debenture holder.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
What is the income of Debentures holder?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The income received by the Debenture holder is the fixed rate of interest.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
What is Debenture?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
A debenture is an acknowledgment of debt received by the company.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
What are Convertible Debentures?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Convertible Debentures are the Debentures that are converted into equity shares.
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
Who takes the decision to allot the debentures?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The Board of Directors takes the decision to allot the Debentures.
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
Which form is enclosed along with the letter of redemption of debentures?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The debenture Redemption form is enclosed along with the letter of redemption of Debentures.
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
Which certificate will be issued after the Allotment of debenture?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
A debenture Certificate will be issued after the allotment of the debenture.

1I. Correct the underlined words and rewrite the following sentence.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
The person who purchases debentures of the company is called Shareholders.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The person who purchases Debentures of the company is called a Debenture holder.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Debenture holders get regular dividends at a fixed rate.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Debenture holders get regular interest at a fixed rate.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
A Share Certificate must be issued after the allotment of debentures.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
A Debenture Certificate must be issued after allotment of debentures.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
A Debenture Redemption Reserve Fund is created by the company for the redemption of shares.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
A Debenture Redemption Reserve Fund is created by the company for the redemption of debentures.
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
A Demat Request Form is sent along with the letter of redemption of debentures.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
A Debenture Redemption Form is sent along with the Letter of Redemption of Debentures.
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
A company must issue a Debenture Certificate within 8 months of allotment of debentures.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
A company must issue a Debentures certificate within 6 months of allotment of debentures.

1J. Arrange in proper order.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
(a) Board Resolution (b) Allotment of Debentures (c) Board Meeting.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Board Meeting (b) Board Resolution (c) Allotment of Debentures
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
(a) Interest Warrant (b) Allotment of debentures (c) Board meeting.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Board Meeting (b) Allotment of Debentures (c) Interest Warrant

2. Explain the following terms/concepts.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Debentures
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Debenture holder
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Interest on Debentures
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Redemption of Debentures
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
Conversion of Debentures
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
Interest Warrant
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
Conciseness
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 8 Maharashtra Board Solution
Precise Information
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 9 Maharashtra Board Solution
Courtesy
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 10 Maharashtra Board Solution
Debenture Certificate
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

3. Answer in brief.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Which are the precautions to be taken by the Secretary while corresponding with debenture holders?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The following precautions are to be kept in mind by the secretary while corresponding with the debentures. (i) Transparency: Transparency means disclosing the correct and accurate information of the company. Including the credit rating of the company, true and real facts of companies’ affairs, etc. in correspondence.

(ii) Quick Response:
Secretary should promptly respond to the queries and complaints of debenture holders without any delay.

(iii) Courtesy:

(iv) Conciseness:
Letters to the debenture holders should be brief and to the point avoiding unnecessary information.

(v) Accuracy:
The secretary should provide precise and up-to-date information to debenture holders. The information must be true and correct.

(vi) Confidentiality:
As a confidential officer of the company, the secretary must take due care and should not disclose any secret information about the company while writing letters.

(vii) Reputation of the company:
While corresponding with debenture holders, the secretary should try to maintain goodwill and create a good image of the company in the mind of debentures.

(viii) Legal Provisions:
The secretary should follow the statutory provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and other related laws while corresponding with debenture holders. Secretary must be very careful in corresponding as it can cause legal consequences.

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
What are the circumstances under which correspondence can be made with debenture holders?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Debenture holders are the creditors of the company. They have the right to know about the decisions taken by the management of the company and other information. The secretary corresponds with the debenture holders under various circumstances. The following are the few circumstances under which the secretary enters into correspondence with the debenture holders:

4. Justify the following statements.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
The company secretary should take certain precautions while corresponding with debenture holders.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
There are certain circumstances when a secretary has to correspond with debenture holders.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

5. Attempt the following.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Draft a ‘Letter of Allotment’ to debenture holders.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

RADHIKA INDUSTRIES LIMITED
50/A, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai: 400 051
CIN: L46001 MH 2002 PLC 503433

Website: www.radhikalimited.com
Email:[email protected]
Date: 14th May 2019

Tel. No.: 022-24761524
Fax No.: 022-24881242
Ref. No.: D/DH/2018-19

Mr. Amit Desai,
C/23, LIC colony,
L.J Road, Mahim,
Mumbai – 400 096

Sub.: Public issue of 10,00,000 @ 12.5% non-convertible debentures of ₹ 100 each at par.

Dear Sir,
In response to your application AD- 1884 dated 19th April 2019, I am directed by the Board of Directors to inform you that, you have been allotted 100,12.5% non-convertible debentures of ₹ 100 each. The period of debentures is for 7 years.

These debentures are allotted to you as per the resolution passed at the Board Meeting held on 8th May 2019 and as per the terms and conditions of Debenture Trust Deed and Articles of Association of the company.

Details of allotment are as follows:

1

2

3

4

Folio No.

No. of Debentures

Distinctive Nos.

Amount received

Applied

Allotted

From

To

B-520

100

100

101

200

₹ 10,000

The debenture Certificate will be sent to you within the stipulated period.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,
For, Radhika Industries Limited.

Sign
Company Secretary

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Write a letter to debenture holders regarding payment of interest through an Interest Warrant.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

RADHIKA INDUSTRIES LIMITED
50/A, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai: 400 051
CIN: L46001 MH 2002 PLC 503433

Website: www.radhikalimited.com
Email:[email protected]
Date: 10th Jan 2019

Tel. No.: 022-24761524
Fax No.: 022-24881242
Ref. No.: D/DH/2018-19

Mrs. Bharati Nikumbh,
A/22, BPT colony,
N.K Road, Mahim,
Mumbai – 400 096

Sub.: Payment of interest on debentures.

Dear Madam,
As per the board resolution passed in the Board Meeting held on 20th Jan 2019, this is to inform you that, the payment on your 10% non-convertible debentures of ₹ 100 each is due.

The details of the amount of interest payable to you are as follows:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Folio No.

No. of Debentures

Distinctive Nos.

Gross Amount of Interest

T.D.S (10% on interest)

Net Amount of interest

Interest Warrant No.

From

To

B-110

100

101

200

₹ 1,000

NIL

₹ 1,000

TW-1242

The interest warrant is enclosed herewith. Please acknowledge the receipt.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,
For, Radhika Industries Limited.

Sign
Company Secretary

Encl: Interest Warrant No. IW-1242.

Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Draft a letter to the debenture holder informing him about the redemption of debentures.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

SWARG MARBLE LIMITED
40/B, C-Ramchandra Road, Khar (East), Mumbai: 400 053
CIN: L24308 MH2006 PLC211388

Website: www.swarglimited.com
Email:[email protected]
Date: 16th March 2019

Tel. No.: 022-4133242
Fax No.: 022-4215212
Ref. No.: R/DH/14/18-19

Mr. Amit Berde
A/21, Swastik Colony,
Bhadkamkar Marg,
Fort, Mumbai 400 020

Sub: Redemption of debentures.

Dear Sir,
In accordance with the terms decided at the time of issue of 1,00,000, 10% Non-convertible debentures, this is to inform you that, the said debentures are due for redemption on 30th April 2019.

According to Board Resolution No. 4432 passed at the Board meeting held on 15th March 2019, said debentures shall be redeemed out of the Debentures Redemption Reserve of the company.

Please arrange to submit a duly filled up Debentures Redemption Form along with a duly discharged debenture certificate at the Registered Office of the company on or before 7th April 2019.

On completion of the above formalities, the redemption amount will be credited to your bank account. You are requested to provide us your bank account details.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,
For, Swarg Marble Limited.

Sign
Company Secretary

Encl: Debenture Redemption Form.

Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Draft a letter to debenture holder informing him about conversion of debentures into equity shares.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

SUNRISE INDUSTRIES LIMITED
50/A, Swami Narayan Road, Tunga Village, Mumbai: 400 072
CIN: L42105 MR 2005 PLC: 402512

Tel. No.: 022-23731242
Fax No.: 022-23738656
Ref. No.: D/DH/2018-19

Email:[email protected]
Website: www.sunriselimited.com
Date: 2nd May 2019

Mr. Uddhav Ansurkar
20, Hilton Complex,
Laxmi Road,
Solapur- 413018

Sub: Conversion of Debentures into Equity shares.

Dear Sir,
In accordance with the terms decided at the time of issue of 1,00,000, 10% fully Convertible debentures, this is to inform you that, the said debentures are due for conversion.

Accordingly, a special resolution was passed at the Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on 20th April 2019 for approval of the conversion of debentures into equity shares in the ratio of 5: 1. As per your letter of option, you have been allotted 10 equity shares in lieu of your 50 debentures.

Details of your holding after conversion are as follows:

1

2

3

4

5

Folio No.

No. of Debentures held

No. of Equity Shares issued

Distinctive Nos.

Share certificate No.

From

To

225

50

10

201

210

1210

A duly signed and executed shares Certificate is enclosed.
Debenture Certificate will be null and void w.e.f. 30th April 2019.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully
For, Sunrise Industries Limited.

Sign
Company Secretary

Encl: Share Certificate No. 1210

Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
Write a letter to debenture holders regarding payment of interest electronically.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

RADHIKA INDUSTRIES LIMITED
50/A, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai: 400 051
CIN: L46001 MH 2002 PLC 503433.

Tel. No.: 022-24761524
Fax No.: 022-24881242
Ref. No.: D/DH/2018-19

Email:[email protected]
Website: www.radhikalimited.com
Date: 10th March 2019

Mrs. Shweta Gawde.
B/20 Mahindra Tower,
Tardeo Road, Mumbai Central,
Mumbai – 400 034

Sub.: Payment of interest on debenture through ECS or NEFT.

Dear Madam,
As per the Board resolution passed in the Board Meeting held on 8th March 2019, this is to inform you that, the board is finalizing to pay interest @10% on Redeemable Debentures of ₹ 100 each for the year ending 31st March 2019.

We have complied with all the provisions relating to the payment of interest on debentures.

Details of your interest payment are as follows:

1

2

3

4

5

6

Register No.

No. of Debentures

Distinctive Nos.

Gross Amount of Interest

T.D.S (10% on interest)

Net Amount of interest

From

To

E-340

100

201

300

₹ 1,000

NIL

₹ 1,000

Interest will be paid through ECS or NEFT transfer by crediting your bank account as per details provided by you to the company.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,
For, Radhika Industries Limited.

Sign
Company Secretary