Board Powers Under Section 179: Decisions That Need Board-Level Approval
Many finance decisions need board-level approval, not just founder or CFO approval. Section 179 is a key reference point for decisions that should be elevated to the Board.
\nFor broader context, see the Companies Act, MCA and Startup Compliance Hub.
Section 179 control idea
Section 179 deals with powers of the Board. For finance teams, it is the starting point to identify decisions that require board approval rather than mere management approval.
Use the Companies Act Related-Party Transaction Approval Checker to work through the related inputs before acting.
\nApproval tracker
| Decision area | Board-control reason |
|---|---|
| Borrowing money | Often requires board authorisation and limits review. |
| Investing funds | Connects with Section 186 and investment policy. |
| Granting loans/guarantees/security | May need board approval and section-specific compliance. |
| Approving financial statements and board report | Core annual board function. |
| Issue of securities | Connects with allotment, PAS-3 and MGT-14 controls. |
For the connected rule, example or next step, see Board’s Report Under Section 134: Disclosure and Signing Checklist.
\nImplementation checklist
- Maintain a board-approval matrix by transaction type.
- Tag high-value payments and treasury actions before execution.
- Map approvals to MGT-14 or other event filing where applicable.
- Preserve certified resolutions for banks and counterparties.
- Review delegation of authority annually.
For the connected rule, example or next step, see CSR Applicability Under Section 135: Board and Finance Checklist.
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Official sources used
This article is intentionally source-limited to official MCA / India Code material. Verify final filing positions with the latest Act, Rules, MCA forms and portal advisories before publishing.
- India Code: Companies Act, 2013 — Section 179 Powers of Board
- India Code: Companies Act, 2013 — Section 117 Resolutions and Agreements
- India Code: Companies Act, 2013 — Section 186 Loan and Investment by Company
- India Code: Companies Act, 2013 official PDF
FAQs
It deals with powers of the Board.
It avoids executing transactions that need board approval without proper resolution.
Delegation should be checked against the Act, rules, articles and board authorisations.
Source and review trail
Use the current official instrument, portal or regulator publication before acting. This panel separates the category authority from page-specific references.
- Primary category
- Companies Act & MCA
- Official starting point
- www.mca.gov.in