The chairman has the right of casting vote.
Justify the following statement.
The chairman has the right of casting vote.
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- A casting vote is a special type of vote given only by the Chairman of the meeting.
- It is an additional vote given to the Chairman in case of equality of votes in favour and against a motion.
- The chairman can use his vote only in the case of a tie.
- This means when the votes cast for and against the resolution are equal.
- It is a decisive vote as the final decision depends on the manner in which it is used by the Chairman.
- The purpose of the casting vote is to have some definite decision on the matter for discussion before the meeting.
- As per the provision in the Articles of Association, this vote can be exercised only by the chairman of the meeting.
- Hence, the chairman has the right of casting vote.
- Thus, the chairman has the right of casting vote.
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