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Question
Distinguish between the following: Motion and Resolution
Solution
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Motion |
Resolution |
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1 |
A proposal or proposition or concrete suggestion placed before a meeting for discussion and decision is called motion. |
An accepted or adopted motion or the decision of the meeting is called resolution. It is motion duly approved by a meeting. |
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2 |
Motion is subject to amendments before it is put to vote. |
When and once resolution is passed, it cannot be amended in the same meeting. |
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3 |
A motion cannot be recorded in the Minutes Book of a meeting |
Every resolution passed in the meeting must be recorded in the Minutes Book of a meeting. |
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4 |
It need not be filed with the Registrar of Companies. |
Only special resolutions are required to be filed with the Registrar of the Companies within 30 days of the date of its passing. ' |
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5 |
It may be withdrawn by the mover before it is put to vote or may be lost after voting. |
It cannot be withdrawn as it is the official decision of the meeting. |
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6 |
Motion is of two types, viz. (i) formal motion and (ii) substantive motion. |
Resolution is of three types viz. (1) Ordinary resolution (ii) Special resolution and (111) Resolution requiring special notice. |
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