In the absence of partnership deed, partner

Explanation

Correct option: B – shall not be paid salaries

• In the absence of a Partnership Deed, the provisions of the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 apply.

• As per the Act, no partner is entitled to salary for taking part in the conduct of the business unless it is expressly agreed in the partnership deed.

• Therefore, when there is no partnership deed, partners are not paid any salary.

Why other options are wrong?

Option A – shall be paid salaries

• Salary to a partner is not automatic.

• It is payable only if it is clearly mentioned in the partnership deed.

• Hence, A is wrong.

Option C – active partner shall be paid salaries

• Even an active (working) partner is not entitled to salary without an agreement.

• So, C is also wrong.

Option D – none of these

• Since Option B is correct, this option cannot be correct.

• Therefore, D is wrong.

Hence, the correct answer is Option B – shall not be paid salaries.