Question

Directors may be appointed -
(1) By a provision in the articles.
(2) By creditors in their meeting.
(3) By shareholders in general meeting.
(4) By the ROC.
(5) By the Board of directors.
(6) By the SEBI.
Select the correct answer from the options given below -

• A. (1) to (6) all
• B. (1), (3), (4), (6) only
• C. (2), (4), (5) & (6)
• D. (5), (3) & (1) only

Answer 1

The correct option is D (5), (3) & (1) only

A company's shareholders can appoint directors. The Board of Directors can normally also appoint directors but check whether the Articles say that they can do this and whether the shareholders must then confirm the appointment at a general meeting.