Alexia Limited invited applications for issuing 1,00,000 equity shares of ₹ 10 each at a premium of ₹ 10 per share. The amount was payable as follows :
On application ₹ 9 per share (including premium ₹ 6 per share)
On allotment ₹ 8 per share (including premium ₹ 4 per share)
On first and final call ₹ 3 per share.
Applications were received for 1,50,000 equity shares and allotment was made to the applicants as follows :
Category A : Applicants for 90,000 shares were allotted 70,000 shares.
Category B : Applicants for 60,000 shares were allotted 30,000 shares.
Excess money received on application was adjusted towards allotment and first and final call.
Shekhar, who had applied for 1,200 shares, failed to pay the first and final call. Shekhar belonged to Category B.
Pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of Alexia Limited. Open calls in arrears and calls in advance account wherever necessary.
