Assertion (A): In case of shares issued on Pro-rata basis, excess money received at the time of application in the absence of information can be utilised till allotment only. Reason (R): Company has to pay interest on calls in advance for amount adjusted towards calls (if any). In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

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Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). Explanation: A is true: If excess application money is received during pro-rata allotment and nothing is mentioned, it is adjusted only till allotment. R is true: Interest is payable if the excess amount is adjusted towards future calls, not just allotment.

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