QuestionsCategory: Co. Audit - IAppointment of Auditor in AGM
Himanshu Bhutani BhutaniHimanshu Bhutani asked 4 years ago

Can members appoint Auditor for less than 5 years. Eg. Can a resolution be passed that we appointment this Auditor and his tenure will be till the conclusion of 2nd next agm. If so… What will happen to retirement provisions and rotation provisions..?

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RaviRavi Staff answered 4 years ago

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RaviRavi Staff answered 4 years ago

Appointments cannot be less than 5 AGMs.
It is mandatory auditor for next 5 AGMs. 
As per wordings in Sec 139(1)

RaviRavi Staff answered 4 years ago

139. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Chapter, every company shall, at the first annual general meeting, appoint an individual or a firm as an auditor who shall hold office from the conclusion of that meeting till the conclusion of its sixth annual general meeting and thereafter till the conclusion of every sixth meeting and the manner and procedure of selection of auditors by the members of the company at such meeting shall be such as may be prescribed