Great Ltd. plans to appoint Kushal as an 'additional director'. As a Company Secretary, what are the checks you would make while appointing Kushal as an additional director?

CS Professional · Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due Diligence · PYQS · June 2016
Great Ltd. plans to appoint Kushal as an 'additional director'. As a Company Secretary, what are the checks you would make while appointing Kushal as an additional director?

Answer & Explanation:

As a Company Secretary, the following checks would be made with regards to appointment of Mr. Kushal as additional director in Great Ltd.: Mr. Kushal must have a valid DIN, if not obtain DIN for him. Mr. Kushal is not person who failed to get appointed as director in general meeting. Mr. Kushal has given his declaration in Form DIR 8 regarding his non-disqualification. Mr. Kushal has given his consent to act as director. Articles of Association of company authorizes board to appoint additional director. Appointment should be made by the board of director of the company either at a duly convened meeting or through circular resolution.

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