LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034 B.Com. DEGREE EXAMINATION – CORPORATE SECRETARYSHIP FIFTH SEMESTER – April 2009 IR 15 BC 5503 - COMMERCIAL LAW Date & Time: 27/04/2009 / 1:00 - 4:00 Dept. No. SECTION-A Max. : 100 Marks (10 x 2 = 20 MARKS) ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS 1. Define indemnity. 2. What is a specific guarentee? 3. What is bailee's lien? 4. Explain the features of pledge 5. What is a partnership deed? 6. When can a partner be expelled? 7. Who can file a complaint as per the consumer protection Act, 1986 8. Write short notes on unfair trade practices. 9. What is VAT? 10. Define Mortgage. SECTION-B (5 x 8 = 40 MARKS) ANSWER ANY FIVE QUESTIONS 11. What are the rights of indemnity holder? 12. Compare Guarantee with Indemnity 13. Discuss the rights and duties of bailor and bailee. 14. Describe the rights and duties of finder of lost goods. 15. Describe the position of a minor admitted to the benefits of partnership. 16. What are the consequences of non-registration of a partnership firm? 17. Explain in detail the role of consumer Dispute redressal Agencies. 18. What are the objectives of VAT? Explain the method of set-off of Tax Credit. SECTION-C ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS: (2 x 20 = 40 MARKS) 19. What are the rights of Surety? How is the liability of Surety discharged? 20. What are the consequences of dissolution of a firm? 21. Define bailment. Explain different kinds of bailment. ******************