Home Companies Act Section 51 of the Companies Act 2013 - Payment of dividend in proportion to amount paid-up Section 51 of the Companies Act 2013 - Payment of dividend in proportion to amount paid-up 51. Payment of dividend in proportion to amount paid-up.—A company may, if so authorised by its articles, pay dividends in proportion to the amount paid-up on each share. Tags: Companies Act Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Newer Older