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    Question

    What is the limit of extension of punishment for guilty

    of fraud where the fraud involves an amount less than 10 lakh rupees or 1% of the turnover of the company, whichever is lower, and does not involve public, as per Companies Act, 2013?
    A Fifty lakh rupees Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Ten lakh rupees Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Twenty-five lakh rupees Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Five times of amount of fraud Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per section 447 of Companies Act 2013 - Where the fraud involves an amount less than ten lakh rupees or one per cent. of the turnover of the company, whichever is lower, and does not involve public interest, any person guilty of such fraud shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years or with fine which may extend to fifty lakh rupees or with both

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