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An independent director is a member of the board who: -is a non-executive director of a company, -does not haveany kind of relationship with the company that may affect his/ her independence, -is not involved in day to day activities of the company, -helps the company in improving corporate credibility and governance standards. The companies […]
Eligibility criteria for appointment as an Independent Director As per Section 2(47) of the Companies Act, 2013, ‘independent director’ means an independent director referred to in sub-section (5) of section 149. Comparison of Eligibility to be appointed as independent director under section 149 of companies act and Regulation 16(b) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. […]
♣ Independent Director (Define): Means an independent director referred to in Section 149(6). ♣ Applicability of Independent Director Provisions : Listed Company The Public Companies having paid up share capital of 10cr or more; or The Public Companies having turnover of 100cr or more; or The Public Companies which have, in aggregate, outstanding loans, debentures […]
As per Rule 4 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, the following classes of companies shall have at least 2 directors as independent directors:- (i) the Public Companies having paid up share capital of ten crore rupees or more; or (ii) the Public Companies having turnover of one hundred crore rupees or more; or (iii) the Public Companies which have, in aggregate, outstanding loans, debentures and deposits, exceeding fifty crore rupees.
Section 149 of Companies Act 2013 deals with Appointment and Qualification of Directors. Same Section also contains Provisions related to Appointment of Independent Directors. 1. Applicability of Independent Directors (“IDs”): All Listed Companies All Public Companies having a. Turnover is Rs. 100 cr or more b. Aggregate Outstanding loans, debentures and deposits exceeds Rs. 50 […]
Appointment of an Independent Director 1. Call and convene meeting of Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company shall with a due diligence select and recommend an Individual to be appointed as an Independent Director after ensuring that there is appropriate balance of skills, experience and knowledge. 2. As per […]
MCA has issued Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Second Amendment Rules, 2020 which are applicable from 29th April 2020 and by this Registration of details of Independent Directors in Independent Directors Data Bank who were director on 1st December 2019 is been allowed till 30th June 2020. Revised rules now provide that Every individual who […]
Companies Act, 2013 section 150 introduces one to selection of independent director through a data bank maintained by any body, institute or association etc. Just now I passed with flying colors the self-assessment test conducted by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs to join 1950 other qualified professionals who offer themselves as independent directors. The purpose […]
WHO IS AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR? Independent Director is Director other than a managing director or a Whole time Director or a nominee Director who fulfils all criteria as given in Section 149(6) along with Rule 4 and Rule 5 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. In general sense, an independent director […]
On 22nd October 2019 Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) issued the Companies (Creation and Maintenance of databank of Independent Directors) Rules, 2019 regarding the creation and maintenance of databank of independent directors. These rules came into force on 1rst December 2019. Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs has been given the task to maintain the data bank. It will […]
