Who is Authorised to appoint the auditor in casual vacancy?
Marcus Reynolds
Published Apr 13, 2026
Under the sub- section (3) of section 224 of the Companies Act, 1956 the power to appoint a person as auditor on account of such casual vacancy vested in the Central Government.
Who appoints the auditor in case of casual vacancy?
IN CASE OF A COMPANY WHOSE ACCOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO AUDIT BY AN AUDITOR APPOINTED BY THE COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL OF INDIA: Any casual vacancy of the auditor in the office shall be filled by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India within thirty days.What is a casual vacancy of auditor?
The term Casual Vacancy (not defined in Companies Act) means any Vacancy caused due to death, resignation, and disqualification of Auditor.Who has the authority to appoint an auditor?
After incorporation of a company in the first annual general meeting, an Auditor must be appointed by the Board of Directors. The Auditor will typically hold term till the conclusion of 6th AGM or 5 years. The appointment of an Auditor can also be made for a period of 1 year, renewable at each annual general meeting.Which resolution is passed for appointment of auditor in casual vacancy?
Section 139(8) of the Companies Act, 2013In case the casual vacancy is created due to the death of the Auditor, such casual vacancy shall be filled by the Board within 30 days and the auditor shall hold office till the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting.