Question

whan a poll is demand it must be taken within___hours​

Answer 1

When a poll is demand it must be taken within 12 hours.

Answer 2

Answer:

When a poll is demanded it must be taken within 48 hours​.

Explanation:

1. A poll may be ordered to be held by the Chairman of the meeting on his own motion, or on a demand made in that regard, before or on the declaration of the result of the vote on any resolution by show of hands,— (a) in the case of a company with a share capital, by members present in person or by proxy, where permitted, and holding not less than one-tenth of the total voting power or shares on which an aggregate sum of not less than five lakh rupees or such significant quantity as may be recommended has been paid-up; and (b) in the event of any other corporation, by any member or members present in person or by proxy, as permitted, and possessing at least one-tenth of the total voting power.
2. The demand for a poll can be withdrawn by the people who made it at any moment.
3. A poll for the adjournment of the meeting or the nomination of the meeting's Chairman shall be taken as soon as possible.
4. A poll required on any matter other than the adjournment of the meeting or the appointment of the Chairman shall be taken at such time as the Chairman of the meeting may decide, but not later than forty-eight hours from the time the demand was made.