The Indian Companies Act 1882, 6 of 1882, (Rep., Act 1 of 1956)

Section 178. Where a Company limited by guarantee and having a capital divided into shares is being wound up volu

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

178. Where a Company limited by guarantee and having a capital divided into shares is being wound up voluntarily, any share-capital that may not have been called up shall be deemed to be assets of the Company, and to be a debt due from each member to the Company to the extent of any sums that may be unpaid on any shares held by him, and payable at such time as may be appointed by the liquidators.

Source: India Code