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Nirmal Textiles Ltd asks its company secretary for a written opinion on whether a proposed related party transaction needs shareholder approval. Which of the following should the opinion state FIRST, so that it follows the accepted drafting convention?

The opinion should begin with the facts and the precise question referred. Reasoning and conclusion then rest on those facts, which makes the opinion clear, verifiable and limited to the query posed by the client.

  1. AThe facts and the specific question on which the opinion is soughtCorrect
  2. BThe final conclusion in one line without any facts
  3. CA list of all sections of the Companies Act, 2013
  4. DThe fee charged for the opinion

Explanation

A well-structured opinion begins with the facts supplied and the precise question referred, since the reasoning and the conclusion must be tied to those facts. Stating only a conclusion or a bare list of sections without facts leaves the opinion without a foundation. The fee is not part of the opinion's body.

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