DJA Ltd. Having paid-up share capital of Rs. 10 crore, seeks your advice on the

appointment of a company secretary as Key Managerial Personnel.

Considering the regulatory framework under the Companies Act, 2013, advice the

company on the following:

a) Whether the company is required to appoint a Company Secretary?(4 marks)

b) What authority is competent to appoint such a secretary? Enumerate the procedure

to be followed for such appointment. (4 marks)

c) What shall be your advice in case the paid up share capital of the company is Rs. 1

crore.