What is the maximum discount permissible on the reissue of forfeited shares?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The amount previously received on the forfeited shares
- Step 1: Recall the legal constraint on reissue of forfeited shares under Indian company law.
- Step 2: The company cannot reissue shares at a loss greater than the capital profit already made on their forfeiture.
- Step 3: Hence, the maximum discount allowed on reissue is strictly equal to the amount forfeited (received) on those shares.
Answer
The amount previously received on the forfeited shares.
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