Explanation
The maximum amount of share capital a company is allowed to raise is called its authorised capital. Though this does not limit the number of shares a company may issue, it does put a ceiling on the total amount of money that can be raised by the sale of those shares.
a) Share allotment only or
b) Share allotment and on subsequent calls
But if question does not specify treatment then it is to be adjusted against allotment and surplus money is refunded by cash or cheque.
Question- A Company invited for 30000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each, payable ₹ 2 on application,₹ 3 on allotment and balance on call. Total applications money received at ₹ 2 per share was ₹ 72000. Application money should be adjusted against allotment and excess money is to be refunded by bank.
Solution- Total application money received is ₹ 72000
Number of applications received = Total application money received ÷ Rate of application money
= ₹ 72000 ÷ ₹2 = 36000 shares
Number of shares to be issued = 30000 shares
Number of application is more than shares to be issued hence, it is over- subscription. As given in question, company decides to allot 30000 shares in full and refund the excess money received on application by bank for 6000 shares at ₹ 2 per share.
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