Reason for preserving books of accounts for 8 years

leela naga kumar (CA, CMA) (94 Points)

22 December 2012  

hey friends

can anybody tell me the reason for preserving the books of accounts for 8 years under companies Act?

Is there any logic/intention there for 8 years? why can't it be 7 years or 9 or 10 years?

or its just like that?