Question

Explain the following term/concept.
Charge on assets.

Answer 1

(1) Company has to create a charge on the assets of the company or its subsidiary company or holding company. The value of charge should be sufficient for the repayment of the amount of debentures and interest thereon.
(2) If a Government company issues secured debentures which has Central or State Government's guarantee, then it need not create any charge on its assets.