| Case ID |
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| Body |
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| Case Number |
Show Cause Notice No.EMD/233/78/02-983-89 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 01, 2012 |
| Hearing Date |
Jan 27, 2012 |
| Decision |
The directors of Messrs Ali Asghar Textile Mills Ltd. violated the provisions of section 196 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 by disposing of a sizeable part of the company's assets without proper shareholder approval. The decision to impose a penalty of Rs.350,000 on the Chief Executive and six directors was made, considering the violation of statutory requirements and the admission of such violations by the counsel representing the directors during the hearing. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the violation of the Companies Ordinance, 1984, specifically section 196 regarding the powers of directors and the need for shareholder approval when disposing of substantial company assets. The enforcement department of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan issued a Show Cause Notice to the directors of Ali Asghar Textile Mills Ltd. after concerns were raised regarding their disposal of 30% of total assets and 48% of company lands without proper consent. Despite the directors claiming that the sale was conducted legally and was within their rights, the case highlighted significant lapses in compliance with legal requirements, including failure to convene a proper shareholders' meeting to approve the transaction. In the end, the decision was made to impose penalties on the directors, emphasizing the importance of adhering to corporate governance standards and protecting shareholder rights. This case serves as a critical reminder for companies to follow statutory provisions to avoid legal repercussions, thereby reinforcing the integrity of corporate operations. |
| Court |
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan,
Ali Asghar Textile Mills Ltd.
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| Judges |
ALI AZEEM IKRAM
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| Lawyers |
Mansoor Usman Awan
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| Petitioners |
Not available
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| Respondents |
Messrs Ali Asghar Textile Mills Ltd.
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| Citations |
2012 SLD 1275,
2012 CLD 1065
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Companies Ordinance, 1984
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| Sections |
196,
476
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