Clarification with regard to voting through electronic means -reg.

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....l Registrars of Companies, All Stakeholders. Subject: Clarification with regard to voting through electronic means -reg. Sir, Section 108 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule   20 of the Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014 deal with the exercise of right to vote by members by electronic means (e-means). The provisions seek to ensure wider shareholders part....

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....nbsp;To provide clarity and ensure uniformity in the e-voting procedure, clarifications on certain issues raised by the stakeholders are provided in the Annexure to this circular for guidance of all concerned. This issues with the approval of the competent authority. Yours faithfully (KMS Narayanan) Assistant Director 23387263 Copy to :- 1. e-Governance Section and Web Content....

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....  Applicability  of rule 20 for matters  specified under rule 22(16):- Stakeholders have asked whether matters specified under rule 22(16) (transactions of certain items only through postal ballot) can be considered in a general meeting where e-voting facility is available.  It has been examined and it is stated that in view of clear provisions of section 110(1)(a) read with su....

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....in cases (covered under rule 20) where a shareholder who is not able to participate in the general meeting personally and who is also not exercising voting through e-means whether such a person shall have the option to vote through postal ballot. The matter has been examined and it is felt that keeping in view the provisions of the Act such an option would not be available. (vi)    Ma....