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Points of differences
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Ordinary Resolution
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Special Resolution
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1.Notice of meeting
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Required
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Required (usually 21 days notice is required in order to pass a special resolution, unless consent of 90% of the members of the company are obtained for shorter notice period)
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2.Votes required to pass resolution
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Votes of 51% of the voting members are required.
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Votes of 3/4th of members are required to pass special resolutions.
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3.Nature of Business
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Routine business which are of lesser importance
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Deals with Special businesses
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4.Intention
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Not required
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Intention to propose the resolution as a special resolution should be specified in the notice calling the meeting.
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Note : As per Secretarial Standard 2: ”Special Business” means business other than the Ordinary Business to be transacted at an Annual General Meeting and all business to be transacted at any other General Meeting.