CMA Final · Corporate and Economic Laws · Investment and Loans
Under Section 186, a company that contravenes the provisions of the section, including the layer restriction, is punishable with a fine of:
The company is punishable with a fine of not less than Rs 25,000 but which may extend to Rs 5 lakh under Section 186(13). Officers in default face a separate penalty of imprisonment up to two years and a fine between Rs 25,000 and Rs 1 lakh.
- Anot less than Rs 25,000 but up to Rs 5 lakhCorrect
- Bnot less than Rs 1 lakh but up to Rs 10 lakh
- Cnot less than Rs 10,000 but up to Rs 1 lakh
- Dup to Rs 25,000 only
Explanation
Section 186(13) provides that the company shall be punishable with fine not less than twenty-five thousand rupees but extending to five lakh rupees. Officers in default face imprisonment up to two years and fine of Rs 25,000 to Rs 1 lakh, which is a separate penalty.
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