Company Law for Independent Director

According to u/s 149(9) of companies act, an independent director shall not be entitled to any stock option and receive any remuneration by way of a fee provided under section 197 sub section 5, reimbursement of expenses for participation in a board and other meeting and profit related commission as may be approved by the members.

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