Green Initiatives in Corporate Governance - Further Clarification regarding participation by Shareholders or Directors in meetings under the companies Act, 1956 through electronic mode-authorization regarding e-voting.

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..... , Para ( ii ) of which inter alia provides, as under - "In respect of shareholders meetings to be held during the financial year 2011-12, video conferencing facility for shareholders is optional. Thereafter, it is mandatory for all listed companies." 2. Further, Para ( v ) of the circular provides as under in case of e-voting in general meetings. "In the case of e-voting in general meeti .....

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..... olders meetings through video conferencing shall continue to be optional for listed companies for the subsequent years too. 4. It is further stated that Para ( v ) of the above circular be replaced as under. "For e-voting in general meetings, any agency providing electronic platform for e-voting is required to obtain certificate from Standardization Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) Dir .....

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