Frequently Asked Questions on Applicability of Companies Act, 1956 and Companies Act, 2013 for December 2014 Examination
Question 1 : Please guide on the applicability of Companies Act, 2013 for December 2014 examination?
Answer:
The question papers on the subjects of Foundation (New Syllabus), Executive and Professional Programme (Old and New Syllabus) shall carry questions from the notified sections of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder . In respect of sections of the Companies Act, 2013 which have not been notified, applicable sections of Companies Act, 1956 and rules made thereunder will continue to apply.
Question 2: Which provisions of the Companies Act 2013 are applicable for December 2014 Examination?
Answer:
The provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and the rules made thereunder shall be applicable for the Foundation, Executive and Professional Examinations of December, 2014 to the extent these provisions have come into force by 30th June, 2014. This means that the sections of the Companies Act, 2013 as listed in A and the Rules as listed in B below shall be applicable for December 2014 Examinations as these have come into force by 30th June, 2014.
A. Sections of the Companies Act, 2013 which have come into force by 30th June, 2014 and applicable for December 2014 Examinations:
Section 2 Clauses (1) to (28), (29)[ except sub-clause (iv) ] , (30) to (40) , (41) [except first proviso], (42) to (66), (67)[except sub-clause (ix) , (68) to (95);