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Question
Dow Ltd. issued ₹ 2,00,000; 8% Debentures of ₹ 10 each at a premium of 8% on 30th June, 2016 redeemable on 31st March, 2018. How much amount should be transferred to Debentures Redemption Reserve before redemption of debentures?
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Solution
Section 71 (4) of the Companies Act, 2013 requires that an amount equal to at least 25% of the value of debentures is to be transferred to the Debenture Redemption Reserve Account. Accordingly, Rs 50,000 is required to be transferred to DRR (i.e. 25% of 2,00,000) before the actual date of redemption of debentures.
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