# The Companies Act, 2013, Section 51: Payment of dividend in proportion to amount paid-up

- Act: The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013)
- In force from: 2014-04-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/companies-act/section/51/

## Text

A company may, if so authorised by its articles, pay dividends in proportion to the amount paid-up on each share.

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