Unlisted Companies: Section 171 of Companies Act, 2017 "Vacation of office"
Reform IDF505
DescriptionThe law provided that a director shall cease to hold office if they become ineligible under Section 153, absents themselves from three consecutive meetings, holds office of profit without sanctions, or take a loan or guarantee from company. However, instead of micromanaging the affairs of the company, such criteria shall be removed except for section 153 and leave the rest to be decided under the articles of association by the shareholders.
DepartmentSecurities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)
Jurisdiction / LocationFederal - Entire Pakistan
SectorAll Sectors
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Implementation StatusIn Progress
Progress 25%
CCORR DirectionSimplify
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