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Dividend once declared cannot be revoked.

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Question

Dividend once declared cannot be revoked.

Options

  • True

  • False

MCQ
True or False
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Solution

This statement is True.

Explanation:

Once a dividend is declared by the company’s Board of Directors and approved by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting (AGM), it becomes a legal obligation and cannot be revoked. The company must pay the declared dividend to eligible shareholders within the prescribed time. Failure to do so can lead to legal consequences under company law.

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Legal Provisions on Dividend
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Chapter 10: Dividend and Interest - Exercises [Page 153]

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