alleryStart learning →Deposits accepted to defraud depositors: how are responsible officers liable?
ALimited to company assets
BUp to their shareholding
CPersonally without limit
DUp to one year's salary
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Personally without limit
Under section 75(1) officers responsible for fraudulent acceptance are personally liable, without any limit, for the depositors' losses.
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