Specimen Announcement of Poll explained: this guide covers what it means, who it applies to, the step-by-step process, documents required, fees, due dates and penalties in India — so you can stay compliant with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.
Declaration of Poll Results
After the Scrutinizer submits the poll results report to the Chairman: the Chairman declares the results — either at the meeting itself (if the report is ready) or within 48 hours. Under SS-2 and SEBI LODR: the results must be formally announced and filed. For listed companies: the results are material information that must reach the market promptly.
Specimen Announcement — Poll Results
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DECLARATION OF RESULTS OF POLL / E-VOTING
At the Annual General Meeting / Extraordinary General Meeting of held on , the following resolutions were put to vote through e-voting and poll at the meeting. The combined results, based on the Scrutinizer's Report dated submitted by , FCS/ACS No. , are as follows:
| Res. No. | Description | Type | Total Votes | For | % For | Against | % Against | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adoption of Financial Statements | OR | [%] | [%] | Passed | |||
| 2 | Declaration of Dividend | OR | [%] | [%] | Passed | |||
| 3 | Reappointment of Director | OR | [%] | [%] | Passed | |||
| 4 | SR | [%] | [%] | Passed/Not Passed |
The Scrutinizer's Report is available for inspection at the Registered Office and on the Company's website at .
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Filing Requirements — Listed Companies
(a) File results with BSE/NSE within 2 working days of the meeting (SEBI LODR Regulation 44(3)). (b) Upload on company website within 2 working days. (c) The filing includes: resolution-wise results with vote counts and percentages. (d) For postal ballot: results declared within 2 working days of the last date of voting.
For Unlisted Companies
While stock exchange filing is not required: (a) announce results to all members (by email/post), (b) upload on company website (if the company has one), (c) record in the meeting minutes with the Scrutinizer's report, (d) file MGT-14 for special resolutions within 30 days.
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Key Facts About Specimen Announcement of Poll
- Applies in: All states across India, under the relevant central law.
- Mode: Mostly online via the official government portal.
- Typical timeline: Ranges from a few days to a few weeks depending on the case.
- Non-compliance: May attract penalties, interest or late fees.
- Expert help: TaxClue completes the entire process end to end for you.
Within what time must poll results be declared?
The Chairman should declare results: (1) at the MEETING itself — if the Scrutinizer submits the report immediately (common for small meetings), OR (2) within 48 HOURS of the meeting conclusion — for larger meetings where vote counting takes time. For LISTED companies: results must be filed with the stock exchange within 2 WORKING DAYS (SEBI LODR Regulation 44(3)) and uploaded on the company website. The declaration is based on the Scrutinizer's Report — the Chairman does not independently count votes.
What must the results announcement include?
The announcement must include for EACH resolution: (1) resolution NUMBER and DESCRIPTION, (2) TYPE — ordinary or special resolution, (3) TOTAL valid votes cast, (4) votes FOR — number and percentage, (5) votes AGAINST — number and percentage, (6) INVALID votes (if any), (7) RESULT — 'Passed' or 'Not Passed,' (8) Scrutinizer's NAME and membership number, (9) Company Secretary's signature. For special resolutions: the percentage must be at least 75% FOR to pass. For ordinary resolutions: simple majority (>50% FOR).
Over 90% of compliance penalties in India arise from missed due dates — timely handling can save businesses thousands of rupees each year.
Specimen Announcement of Poll: a key compliance topic in Indian tax and corporate law that businesses and individuals must understand to remain compliant.
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