Clarification on continuation of operation
Mohammed Bilal Ahmed
(Querist) 26 July 2017
This query is : Resolved
Hi,
Can someone please clarify my doubt with appropriate evidence?
My doubt is, "Can a firm/company/factory/shop, etc continue its business even after making continuous losses for 5 consecutive years?
Further, does bonus become eligible in this case?
M V Gupta
(Expert) 27 July 2017
The relevant Acts namely the Partnership Act, Companies Act and the Shops and Establishments Act do not prohibit continuation of a loss making business. Even if the business is not making profit, the employer is liable to pay minimum bonus of 8.33% of the salary or wages earned by the employee. (See Section 10 of Payment of Bonus Act, 1965.)
Rajendra K Goyal
(Expert) 27 July 2017
Academic query.
State material facts of the problem if any.
How are you concerned / related with the query?
Looks like examination question.
Mohammed Bilal Ahmed
(Querist) 27 July 2017
Thank you Mr. M V Gupta. Apt answer, this is what i wanted.
M V Gupta
(Expert) 27 July 2017
You are Welcome. I enjoy answering academic queries also.
krishna mohan
(Expert) 28 July 2017
Yes incurring loss is not an excuse for statutory liabilities like Bonus, Salary etc., Well advised by Mr.Guptaji.