The Minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs Shri R.P.N. Singh today informed the Lok Sabha that the Companies Act, 1956 has prescribed a ceiling on the remuneration of chief executive officers (CEOs) of companies .
The total managerial remun
The concept of Independent Director has been proposed in the Companies Bill, 2009. Clause 147 of the Bill, provides for duties of directors which include the duty to act in good faith in best interest of company, to act with due and reasonable care, skill and diligence, to avoid any conflict of interest, to desist from achieving any undue gain or advantage. These duties would also be applicable for independent directors. The liability for penal action (including for frauds) under the Companies Act, 1956 as well as Companies Bill, 2009 lies on the concerned company and its officer who is in def