A motion, with or without the amendments which is put to vote at a meeting and passed with the required quorum becomes resolution. Resolution may be classified into three types. They are: Ordinary resolution, Special resolution and resolution requiring special notice.

(i) Ordinary Resolution: An ordinary resolution is one which can be passed by a simple majority. 

Ordinary Resolution is required for the following matters:

• To change or rectify the name of the company
• To alter the share capital of the company 
• To redeem the debentures 
• To declare the dividends 
• To appoint the directors

(ii) Special Resolution: A special resolution is the one which is passed by not less than 75% of majority. 

Special Resolution is required for the following matters:

• To change the registered office of the company 
• To alter the Articles of Association 
• To commence any new business 
• To appoint the auditor for the company

(iii) Resolution requiring Special Notice: There are certain matters specified in the Companies Act, 2013 which may be discussed at a general meeting only if a special notice is given at least 14 days before the meeting.

The following matters require special notice:

• To remove a director before the expiry of his period 
• To appoint a director in the place of a director so removed