BR — Noting Director Interest Disclosures (MBP-1)
Ready-to-use draft board resolution for noting disclosure of interest by directors at first Board meeting of FY under the Companies Act, 2013. Includes format, legal references, and compliance notes. Illustrative only — customize based on your company's MOA, AOA, and professional advice.
Filing: MGT-14 within 30 days if required under Section 117
When is This Resolution Needed?
noting disclosure of interest by directors at first Board meeting of FY requires a formal resolution under the Companies Act, 2013. Must be passed at a validly convened Board meeting with proper quorum (Section 174 — 1/3rd of directors or 2, whichever higher), notice (7 days under Section 173(3)), and minutes (Section 118).
Draft Board Resolution
[On the letterhead of the Company]
CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF THE RESOLUTION PASSED AT THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF [COMPANY NAME] HELD ON [DATE] AT [TIME] AT [REGISTERED OFFICE ADDRESS]
Present: 1. Mr./Ms. [Name] — Director (Chairperson) | 2. Mr./Ms. [Name] — Director | 3. Mr./Ms. [Name] — Director
Quorum: Present throughout as required under Section 174.
Resolution
"RESOLVED THAT the Board takes note of disclosures of interest received in Form MBP-1 from all directors pursuant to Section 184(1) for FY [Year]. The disclosures are entered in the Register of Contracts (Section 189). Interested directors shall not vote on matters concerning their interest."
"RESOLVED FURTHER THAT any one Director or the Company Secretary be and is hereby authorized to do all acts, deeds, and things necessary to give effect to the above resolution, including filing forms with ROC, signing documents, and making applications."
Certified True Copy
For [Company Name]
[Name] | Company Secretary / Director | Date: [Date] | Place: [Place]
Compliance Notes
Key: (a) Every director must disclose at first Board meeting of each FY. (b) Also disclose whenever interest changes. (c) Interested director: no discussion, no vote on that matter. (d) Violation: Rs. 1 lakh fine + imprisonment up to 1 year. (e) Critical for Section 188 RPT identification.
Post-Resolution Checklist
| # | Action | Timeline | Responsible | ☐ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Record minutes within 30 days (Sec 118) | 30 days | CS | ☐ |
| 2 | File MGT-14 if required (Sec 117) | 30 days | CS/Director | ☐ |
| 3 | File applicable MCA form | 15-30 days | CS/Director | ☐ |
| 4 | Update statutory registers | 7-15 days | CS | ☐ |
| 5 | Notify stakeholders | As prescribed | CS | ☐ |