Companies Act 1985

Elective Resolution
An elective resolution was a unanimous decision by all members of a private limited company to dispense with certain provisions of the Companies Act 1985, such as holding an annual general meeting. This requirement was abolished by the Companies Act 2006.
Extraordinary Resolution
An extraordinary resolution is a type of resolution that historically required specific notice and a supermajority vote during a company's general meeting to pass. These resolutions were necessary for critical decisions, such as winding up a company.

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