A company may, by a resolution passed in general meeting, appoint additional directors. The additional directors shall hold office for such period as may be prescribed. The company shall, within a period of thirty days from the date of appointment of additional directors, file with the Registrar a return of the additional directors of the company. The additional directors shall be eligible for reappointment. The company may, by a resolution passed in general meeting, remove an additional director before the expiry of his term of office.
Companies Act, 2013
Section 74
Appointment of additional directors
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 74 Companies Act
- Provision: Section 74 of Companies Act
- Act: Companies Act, 2013
- Classification: corporate
- Jurisdiction: India
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Indian StandardSection 74, Companies Act, 2013
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