AccountancyNEB 2081
What is statutory company?
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A statutory company is a type of company that is formed and governed by a special Act of Parliament rather than the general Companies Act. It is created for specific public purposes, such as economic development, social welfare, or regulatory functions.
Key Features of a Statutory Company:
- Legal Existence: It comes into existence by an Act of Parliament (e.g., Nepal Rastra Bank, Nepal Electricity Authority).
- Public Purpose: Operates for public welfare rather than profit.
- No Share Capital: It does not issue shares like a joint-stock company.
- Government Control: Managed by a board of directors appointed by the government.
- Immutable: Cannot be dissolved or altered except by another Act of Parliament.
Examples in Nepal include the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) and Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).
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