alleryStart learning →Interim dividend may come from profits generated till the
Aend of the previous month
Bprevious half year end
Cdate of the last AGM
Dquarter before declaration
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. quarter before declaration
Section 123(3) allows profits generated in the year only up to the quarter preceding the date the interim dividend is declared.
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