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    Question

    Which of the following is true with regard to Director

    Identification Number (DIN) of a director?
    A A director needs to have a different DIN for each directorship he/she holds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A director needs to have a one DIN for public company directorships and another for private company directorships Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The DIN differs as per the nature of directorship (executive or independent) one holds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A director holds a single DIN irrespective of the nature and number of directorships held Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A director needs to have a single Director Identification number (DIN). Every individual intending to be appointed as  director of a company shall make an application for allotment of DIN to the Central Government. Once allotted, this will be used as the DIN for every directorship held by that individual. Section 155 of the Companies Act, 2013, prohibits an individual, who has already been allotted a DIN under section 154, to apply for, obtain or possess another DIN.

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