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Questions
State any four features of statutory corporation.
Describe the features of a statutory corporation.
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Solution
- Formation: Created by a special Act of Parliament or State Legislature which defines powers and objectives.
- Separate Legal Entity: It has a separate legal character, can possess property, enter into contracts, and sue or be sued in its own name.
- Ownership: The government owns it entirely, and the state provides all of the capital.
- Management: A government-appointed Board of Directors manages day-to-day operations with autonomy.
- Service Motive: The primary goal is public service, although it is supposed to be self-sustaining or generate modest profits.
- Public Accountability: Reports submitted to Parliament/Legislature for audit and review.
Notes
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