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Notice of Casual Vacancy of Auditor (Section 139(8))

A notice recording a casual vacancy in the office of the statutory auditor and the proposed filling of that vacancy under Section 139(8).

Notice of Casual Vacancy in the Office of Auditor

Date: [Date]

To,
The Members / The Board of Directors,
[Company Name] (CIN: [CIN]).

Subject: Casual vacancy in the office of Statutory Auditor and its filling under Section 139(8) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Dear Sir/Madam,

  1. Notice is hereby given that M/s [Outgoing Auditor Name], Chartered Accountants (FRN: [___]), the statutory auditors of the company, have vacated office due to [resignation dated ___ / death], resulting in a casual vacancy.
  2. Under Section 139(8) of the Companies Act, 2013, a casual vacancy caused by resignation shall be filled by the Board within thirty days and approved by the members at a general meeting within three months of the Board's recommendation.
  3. The Board proposes to appoint M/s [Proposed Auditor Name], Chartered Accountants (FRN: [___]), who have furnished their eligibility consent under Section 141, to fill the said vacancy.
  4. The appointment shall hold office until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting.
By order of the Board,
For [Company Name]
[Name]
Company Secretary / Director

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