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Demerits of Statutory Corporation.
Explain the limitations of a statutory corporation.
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Solution
Though statutory corporations are autonomous bodies and enjoy flexibility in their working, they have certain limitations which are as follows:
- Clashes amongst Interests: All or a majority of directors of Statutory Corporations are appointed by the Government from different fields. As there are many members, it is quite possible that their interests may clash. The smooth functioning of the corporation may be hampered.
- Autonomy on Paper Only: Ministers, government officials, and political parties often interfere with the working and decision-making policies, which affects the autonomy and flexibility of it.
- Rigid Structure: Though statutory corporation-have operational flexibility, they are subject to many rules and regulations. Any changes in the constitution, objects, powers, duties, etc., require amendments to be passed in the parliament which is a difficult task. This reduces its flexibility.
- Lack of Initiative: The statutory corporation has no profit motive. There is no competition between them. So employees do not take initiative to increase the profit.
- Unfair Practices: Before 1991, these corporations enjoyed a monopolistic and semi monopolistic position. They were charging high prices from the consumers to cover up their inefficiencies. After 1991, due to liberalization, most of them lost their monopolistic position but skill, in practice the lack of competition as they are not aware of consumer needs.
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An autonomous corporate body created by the Special Act of the parliament or state legislature with defined powers, functions, and duties.
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A ___________ has defined powers, functions and duties.
Answer in one sentence.
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Correct the underlined word and rewrite the following sentence.
Statutory Corporation is a natural person created by special Acts.
Explain the following term/concept.
Statutory Corporation.
Study the following case/situation and express your opinion.
A central government passes a statute in the parliament and forms a business organisation which is having autonomy in administration and this organisation is answerable to the legislature.
- Which type of organisation is this?
- Give any three Features of this organisation.
- Give anyone an example of this type of organisation.
State any four features of statutory corporation.
Justify the following statement.
There is no political interference in statutory corporations.
Justify the following statement.
There is professional management in statutory corporation.
Answer the following in detail.
Explain Statutory Corporation and its features.
Match the pairs.
| Group A | Group B |
| A) BHEL | 1) Special Legislature |
| B) Statutory Corporation | 2) 49% paid up capital by govt. |
| C) Departmental Organisation | 3) Service Motive |
| D) Private Sector | 4) Railway |
| E) Public Sector | 5) Profit Motive |
| 6) 51% paid up capital by govt. |
Match the pairs.
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ | ||
| A) | BHEL | 1) | Special Legislature |
| B) | Statutory Corporation | 2) | 49% paid up capital by govt. |
| C) | Departmental Organisation | 3) | Service Motive |
| D) | Private Sector | 4) | Railway |
| E) | Public Sector | 5) | Profit Motive |
| 6) | 51% paid up capital by govt. | ||
Which of the following is a major advantage of statutory corporations in India?
Statutory corporations are accountable to which entity?
Why can statutory corporations easily raise capital for their operations?
