12 September 2008
After appointment/reappointment of an auditor at the annual general meeting, the company shall give intimation to the auditor, so appointed within seven days thereof. On receipt of the intimation from the company, the auditor shall submit a return to the Registrar of Companies within 30 days of the receipt of the intimation, informing the Registrar whether he has accepted or refused to accept the appointment, in Form No. 23B as prescribed by Companies (Central Government’s) General Rules and Forms, 1956. However, the first auditors are under no obligation to inform the Registrar.