24 April 2024
I want to terminate my articleship on basis of discontinuation of the course due to personal reasons. The portal says I need to submit 'An affidavit duly sworn in before a First Class Magistrate stating the reason for discontinuing the course'. Can someone please give me a format for the same? Also, can I just state 'Personal Reasons' as reason for discontinuation in the affidavit?
Please respond at the earliest with a format for the affidavit. Thank You.
11 July 2024
Certainly! Here's a format for the affidavit that you can use to terminate your articleship on the basis of discontinuation of the course due to personal reasons:
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### Affidavit for Termination of Articleship
**Affidavit**
I, [Your Full Name], aged [Your Age], residing at [Your Address], do solemnly affirm and declare as follows:
1. **Personal Details:** - I am [Your Age] years old, and I reside at [Your Complete Address]. - My identification details are as follows: - Aadhar Card Number: [Your Aadhar Card Number] - PAN Card Number: [Your PAN Card Number] (if applicable) - Passport Number (if applicable): [Your Passport Number]
2. **Educational Background:** - I enrolled in the articleship program under the auspices of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of [Your Country] (ICAI). - I commenced my articleship on [Date of Commencement] under the supervision of [Name of Principal]. - Due to personal reasons, I have decided to discontinue my Chartered Accountancy course and consequently, my articleship.
3. **Reason for Discontinuation:** - The decision to discontinue my articleship is based on personal circumstances that necessitate my full attention and focus on matters unrelated to my professional training.
4. **Acknowledgment of Requirements:** - I understand that discontinuing the articleship requires formal documentation, including the submission of this affidavit and necessary approval from the ICAI.
5. **Verification:** - I verify that the information provided herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. - I understand that any false statement made in this affidavit is subject to penalties under the law.
6. **Conclusion:** - I hereby request the necessary termination of my articleship and seek approval from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of [Your Country] (ICAI) to formalize this process.
Place: [Your City] Date: [Date of Affidavit]
(Signature of Deponent)
Sworn and affirmed before me on this [Date] day of [Month, Year], by [Your Full Name], who is personally known to me and who has identified himself/herself to my satisfaction.
(Seal and Signature of First-Class Magistrate/Notary Public)
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### Notes:
- **Purpose:** This affidavit is intended to formally document your decision to discontinue your articleship due to personal reasons. - **Clarity:** It's acceptable to state 'Personal Reasons' as the reason for discontinuation in the affidavit. - **Notarization:** Ensure that the affidavit is sworn before a first-class magistrate or notary public and duly notarized. - **Submission:** Submit the original notarized affidavit along with any other required documents to the ICAI as per their instructions.
This format serves as a general guide. Depending on specific legal requirements in your jurisdiction or any additional details specific to your situation, you may need to adjust the content accordingly. It’s advisable to consult with a legal professional or a notary public to ensure compliance with local regulations and to address any specific requirements of the ICAI for terminating articleship.