Please guide whether analysis given below is proper. Interim dividend once declared cannot be revoked except in 2 cases 1) Where declaration of dividend is ultra virus 2) Where co ceases to be a going concern Co cannot withdraw withing five days also after declaration as interim dividend once declared, like final dividend, is a debt due from co. Declaratin of dividend out of reserve: 1) Out of C.Y. Profit- set off losses and unab. Dep of all the P.Y's 2) Out of reserve- set off of LOSS ONLY ( and not dep.) Of that f.y. in which dividend is to be declared. Non payment of dividend is an offence Which is not compoundable as there is 'and' and not 'or' so be careful.

Section 123- Declaration of dividend.

Posted By: Ravi 9 year(s) ago