21 March 2017
REMOVAL of Auditor BEFORE EXPIRY OF TERM (Section 140(1) read with Rule 7 of Companies (Audit and Auditors)Rules, 2014) • Special Resolution in General Meeting. • Previous Approval of the Central Government should be obtained by filing Form ADT-2. • Reasonable opportunity of being heard is given to the Auditor
REMOVAL of Auditor ON EXPIRY OF TERM (Section 140(4)) • Special Notice has to be given for consideration in AGM • Copy of such resolution shall be sent to the Auditor. • Representation by auditor, if any, shall be either sent to the members or read out at the meeting. • Representation is not to be circulated or read out, if the Tribunal is satisfied that the law is being abused. • Representation to be filed with the Registrar