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Redemption of Debentures

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Share premium is utilized for this purpose _______.

A

For raising goodwill

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For premium payable on redemption of preference share

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For writing of capital losses

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For paying dividend

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Solution

The correct option is B For premium payable on redemption of preference share
According to Sec 78 of the Companies Act, share premium account may be applied by the company for:-
1. Issuing to members of the company fully paid bonus shares; or
2. writing off the preliminary expenses of the company; or
3. writing off the expenses of, or the commission paid or discount allowed on issue of shares or debentures of the company; or
4. Providing for the premium payable on the redemption of any redeemable preference shares or debentures.

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