Economics · Company Law
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT with respect to the penalties and obligations under Section 147 of the Companies Act, 2013?
- 1The company shall be punishable with a fine which shall not be less than Rs. 25,000 but which may extend to Rs. 5 lakh.
- 2If an auditor contravenes any of the provisions of Section 139, the auditor shall be punished with a fine which shall not be less than Rs. 50,000 but which may extend to Rs. 5 lakh, or four times the remuneration of the auditor, whichever is less.✓
- 3Every officer of the defaulting company shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with a fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, or with both.
- 4In the event of conviction of an auditor, they shall be liable to refund the remuneration received by them to the company.
Correct answer
If an auditor contravenes any of the provisions of Section 139, the auditor shall be punished with a fine which shall not be less than Rs. 50,000 but which may extend to Rs. 5 lakh, or four times the remuneration of the auditor, whichever is less.
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