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Chapter 8 Correspondence with Depositors Solutions

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Maharashtra State Board Class 12 Secretarial Practice Solutions Chapter 8 Correspondence with Depositors

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

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Depositors are ____________ of a company. (a) members (b) creditors (c) debtors
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) creditors
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Depositors provide ____________ capital to the company. (a) short term (b) long term (c) medium-term
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) short term
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
A company cannot accept deposit for more than ____________ months. (a) 24 (b) 36 (c) 45
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) 36
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
A company cannot accept deposit for less than ____________ months. (a) 6 (b) 3 (c) 5
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) 6
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
Deposits are ____________ loans of the company. (a) fixed (b) short term (c) long term
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) short term
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
Public deposits are accepted to meet the requirement of ____________ capital. (a) fixed (b) working (c) owned
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) working
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
____________ has the power to invite deposits from public. (a) Shareholders (b) Auditors (c) Board of Directors
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(c) Board of Directors
Question 8 Maharashtra Board Solution
Rate of interest on deposits is ____________ (a) fixed (b) fluctuating (c) moderate
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) fixed
Question 9 Maharashtra Board Solution
The return or income for the investment of money on deposits is called ____________ (a) dividend (b) interest (c) discount
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(b) interest

1B. Match the pairs.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Group ‘A’

Group ‘B’

1. Depositors

(a) Fixed

2. Rate of Interest on deposits

(b) Evidence of Ownership

3. Deposit receipt

(c) Debtors

(d) Creditors

(e) Evidence of deposit

(f) Fluctuating

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Group ‘A’

Group ‘B’

1. Depositors

(d) Creditors

2. Rate of Interest on deposits

(a) Fixed

3. Deposit receipt

(e) Evidence of deposit

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 on deposit.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Interest
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
The instrument for payment of interest on the deposit.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Interest Warrant
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
An acknowledgment of the fixed deposit accepted by a company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Fixed Deposit Receipt
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Return of deposits on the maturity date.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Repayment of deposit
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
The maximum period of deposits.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
36 months

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

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Fixed deposit is a short-term source of finance for the company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
True
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Fixed deposit holder is a creditor of the company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
True
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Deposits are invited by the company without issuing statutory advertisement.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
False
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Fixed deposit holders are entitled to receive dividends.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
False
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
A private company cannot accept deposits from the general public.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
True
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
Depositors are given voting rights.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
False

1E. Find the odd one.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Dividend, Depositor, Deposit Receipt
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Dividend
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Trust Deed, Depository, Deposit Receipt
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Depository

1F. Complete the Sentences.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Depositors are the ____________ of the company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Creditors
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
The ____________ must be cautious and careful while writing letters to the depositors.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Secretary
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Deposit is a ____________ term source of finance of the company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Short
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
A company can accept deposits for the minimum period of ____________ months.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
6 months
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
Depositors are entitled to receive ____________ at fixed rate.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Interest

1G. Select the correct option from the bracket.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Group ‘A’

Group ‘B’

(1) Depositor

(a) …………………….

(2) Return on Deposits

(b) …………………….

(3) …………………….

(c) Maximum period of Deposits

(4) Minimum Period of Deposits

(d) ………………………

(Interest, Creditors of the company, 36 months, 6 months)

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Group ‘A’

Group ‘B’

(1) Depositor

(a) creditors of the company

(2) Return on Deposits

(b) interest

(3) 36 months

(c) Maximum period of Deposits

(4) Minimum Period of Deposits

(d) 6 months

1H. Answer in one sentence.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Who is the depositor?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The person who keeps his/her money for a fixed period of time with the company is known as ‘Depositor’.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
What is the return on deposit?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Fixed-rate of interest is provided as the return on a deposit.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
What is Interest Warrant?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
An interest warrant is an instrument of payment of interest.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
What is a renewal of deposit?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
A process of continuing the deposit for an additional time period after maturity of investment (deposit) is called “Renewal of Deposit”.
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
Which document is enclosed along with the Renewal Letter?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Renewal Deposit Receipt is enclosed along with the Renewal Letter.
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
When will the company return the deposits?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The company will return the deposit amount at the time of maturity (after the expiry of the fixed period).
Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution
What is the minimum and maximum period of deposit?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The deposit can be accepted for a minimum period of 6 months and a maximum period of 36 months.

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

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Depositors are owners of the company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Depositors are creditors of the company.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Deposits are the internal source of financing.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Deposits are the external source of financing.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Deposit is a long-term source of capital.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Deposit is a short-term source of capital.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Depositors are entitled to receive dividends.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Depositors are entitled to receive interest.

1J. Arrange in proper order.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
(a) Renewal of deposit (b) Acceptance of deposit (c) Deposit Receipt
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Acceptance of deposit (b) Deposit Receipt (c) Renewal of deposit
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
(a) Payment of interest (b) Deposit Receipt (c) Acceptance of deposits
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
(a) Acceptance of deposits (b) Deposit Receipt (c) Payment of interest

2. Explain the following terms/concepts.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Depositor
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
The person who keeps deposits with the company for a fixed period of time is known as ‘Depositor’.
Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Deposit
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Deposit is a short-term source of finance of the company and it is used in order to satisfy the short-term working capital needs of the company.
Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Interest on deposit
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Interest on deposit refers to the return on the investment of money in deposits.
Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Deposit Receipt
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
A deposit Receipt is an acknowledgment of deposit money accepted by the company.
Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
Renewal of deposit
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Renewal of Deposit means accepting the same deposit for an additional period of time after its maturity.
Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution
Repayment of Deposit
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Refunding the amount of deposit on the maturity of tenure of deposits is known as ‘Repayment of Deposit’.

3. Answer in brief.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Which precautions are to be taken by the secretary while corresponding with depositors?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:
Following precautions should be undertaken while drafting letters to the depositors: (i) Courtesy: While writing letters to the depositors, polite replies are essential. Rude and harsh words should be strictly avoided.

(ii) Quick response:
Being the creditors of the company, due respect should be given to the depositors of the company. Immediate replies to be given to the queries and complaints of the depositors without any delay.

(iii) Accuracy:
Letters written to the depositors should be accurate and precise. True and correct information should be provided to them.

(iv) Conciseness:
The letters to the depositors must be concise i.e. short, brief, and to the point. Unnecessary and irrelevant information should be avoided.

(v) Your Attitude:
The letters to the depositors must be written after taking into consideration the requirements of the depositors.

(vi) Secrecy:
As a confidential officer, the secretary has to maintain secrecy regarding correspondence with the depositors. Any secret information regarding the company must not be disclosed through correspondence.

(vii) Image and Goodwill:
Correspondence plays a very important role in maintaining the goodwill of the company. While corresponding, the secretary should take all necessary steps so that the goodwill of the company will not get affected.

(viii) Legal Provision:
The secretary should see to it that all provisions relating to invitation, acceptance, renewal, and repayment of deposits are duly followed by the company while corresponding with depositors.

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
What are the circumstances under which the Secretary makes correspondence with depositors?
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

Following are the circumstances under which correspondence is done with the depositors:

4. Justify the following statements.

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

5. Attempt the following.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution
Draft a letter of thanks to depositors of a company.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

RADHIKA INDUSTRIES LIMITED
501A, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai: 400 051
CIN: L46001 MH2002 PLC 503433

Tel. No.: 022-24761524
Fax No.: 022-24881242
Ref. No.: D/DEP/05/2018-19

Website: www.radhikalimited.com
Email:[email protected]
Date: 15th May 2019

Mr. Deepak Ved
C/25, LIC Colony
L.J. Road, Mahim,
Mumbai – 400 096

Sub: Thanking Depositor For Fixed Deposit.

Dear Sir,
As per your application received for a fixed deposit of ₹ 1,00,000/- for a period of 1 year, dated 10th May 2019, we are thankful to you for showing faith and confidence in the company.

The details of deposits accepted are given in the following schedule:

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2

3

4

5

Fixed Deposit Receipt No.

Amount of Deposit

Period of Deposit (years)

Rate of Interest (%)

Bank Details

Name of the Bank

Bank Account No.

412

₹ 1,00,000

1 year

10%

Bank of Baroda

613234

The Board of Directors of our company expresses their gratitude for depositing money in our company. The fixed deposit receipt is enclosed along with this letter.

We assure you the best of our services all the time.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully
For Radhika Industries Limited,

Sign
Mr. Harshad Sagwekar

Encl: Fixed Deposit Receipt No. 412

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution
Draft a letter to a depositor informing him about payment of interest through interest warrant.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

RADHIKA INDUSTRIES LIMITED
501A, 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/DEP/25/2019-20

Email:[email protected]
Website: www.radhikalimited.com
Date: 18th April 2019

Mrs Ruchika Korgaonkar
A/23, BPT Colony,
N.K.Road, Mahim,
Mumbai:-400 096.

Sub: Payment of Interest on Fixed Deposits.

Dear Madam,
As per the board resolution passed in the Board Meeting held on 16th April 2019, this is to inform you that the interest @ 10% on your Fixed Deposit is due for payment.

Your company has complied with all the provisions relating to the payment of interest on deposits and the interest warrant drawn on ICICI Bank, Prabhadevi branch is enclosed herewith.

The details of your Fixed Deposit and interest payable on the deposit are given in the following schedule:

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2

3

4

5

6

7

Interest Warrant No.

Fixed Deposit Receipt No.

Deposit amount

Rate of Interest (%)

Gross amount of interest

TDS @(10%)

The net amount of Interest Payable (₹)

3325

1242

₹ 1,00,000

10%

₹ 10,000

₹ 1,000

₹ 9,000

TDS certificate is enclosed for income tax purposes along with the interest warrant.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,
For Radhika Industries Limited

Sign
Mr. Fazal Shahzman

Encl:

Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution
Write a letter to the depositor for the renewal of his deposit. OR Draft a letter to the depositor for renewal of his deposit.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

SUNRISE INDUSTRIES LIMITED
50/A, Swami Narayan Road, Tunga Village, Mumbai: 400 072
CIN: L42105 MH2005 PLC 402512

Tel. No.: 022-23731242
Fax No.: 022-23738656
Ref. No.: S/DEP/51/2019-20

Website: www.sunriselimited.com
Email:[email protected]
Date: 17th Feb 2019

Mr. Rajesh Joshi
20, Hilton Complex,
Laxmi Road,
Solapur – 413 018

Sub: Renewal on Fixed Deposits.

Dear Sir,
We, hereby, acknowledge receipt of your application for the renewal of a deposit of ₹ 50,000/- for a further period
of one year. We have also received duly discharged deposit receipt No. 1242 and the same has been placed before the Board for consideration and approval.

As per the resolution passed at the Board meeting held on 15th Feb 2019, the Board has decided to renew the deposits for a further period of 1 year on the same terms and conditions.

A deposit receipt No 4424 is enclosed along with this letter.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,
For Sunrise Industries Ltd,

Sign
Miss Shalakha Suvarna
Company Secretary

Encl: Fixed Deposit receipt No 4424

Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution
Draft a letter to the depositor regarding redemption or repayment of his deposit.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

SWARG MARBLE LIMITED
40/B, C – Ramchandra Road, Khar (East), Mumbai: 400 053
CIN: L24308 MH2006 PLC 211388

Tel. No.: 022-4133242
Fax No.: 022-4215212
Ref. No.: S/DEP/15/19-20

Email:[email protected]
Website: www.swarglimited.com
Date: 21st April 2019

Mr. Santosh Vichare
A/21, Swastik Colony,
Bhadkamkar Marg,
Fort, Mumbai:-400 020

Sub: Repayment of Fixed Deposits.

Dear Sir,
This is to inform you that your Fixed Deposit Receipt No. 3225 dated 1st May 2018 for ₹ 1,00,000/- will be due for repayment on 30th April 2019.

We have received original Deposit Receipt No. 3225 duly discharged along with instruction for repayment. The Board of Directors in the meeting held on 20th April 2019 has passed a resolution for the redemption of the deposits.

The details of repayment of deposit are as under:

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3

4

5

6

7

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Tenure of Deposit

Fixed Deposit Receipt No.

Deposit amount (₹)

Rate of Interest (10%)

Maturity amount (₹)

TDS (10%)

Net amount

Due Date of Deposit

1 year

3225

₹ 1,00,000

₹ 10,000

₹ 1,10,000

₹ 1,000

₹ 1,09,000

30th April 2019

Please find enclosed herewith a crossed cheque of ₹ 1,09,000, bearing No. 126224 dated 30th April 2019 drawn on Bank of India, Tardeo, Mumbai:- 400 034.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,
For Sward Industries Ltd,

Sign
Mr. Sandesh Virkar
Company Secretary

Encl: Crossed Cheque No. 126224

Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution
Draft a letter to a depositor informing him about payment of interest through electronic mode.
Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

RADHIKA INDUSTRIES LIMITED
501 A, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai: 400 051
CIN: L46001 MH2002 PLC 503433

Tel. No.: 022-24761524
Fax No.: 022-24881242
Ref. No.: D/DEP/25/2019-20

Email:[email protected]
Website: www.radhikalimited.com
Date: 18th April 2019

Mrs Anushka Khanvilkar
A/21, Mahindra Tower,
Tardeo Road, Mumbai Central,
Mumbai – 400 034

Sub: Payment of Interest on Fixed Deposits through ECS or NEFT.

Dear Madam,
As per the board resolution passed in the Board Meeting held on 16th April 2019, this is to inform you that the interest @ 10% on your Fixed Deposit is due for payment.

Your company has complied with all the provisions relating to the payment of interest on the deposits.

The details of your Fixed Deposit and interest payable on the deposit are given in the following schedule:

1

2

3

4

5

6

Fixed Deposit Receipt No.

Deposit amount

Rate of Interest (%)

Gross amount of interest

TDS @ (10%)

The net amount of Interest Payable (₹)

1242

₹ 1,00,000

10%

₹ 10,000/-

₹ 1,000

₹ 9,000

Interest will be payable by electronic transfer (ECS/NEFT), i.e. by crediting said interest to your bank account as per details provided by you to the company.
Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,
For Radhika Industries Limited,

Sign
Mr. Deepak Ved