Managing Business/Employment

Auditor Resignation Letter

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DRAFT RESIGNATION LETTER

Date: _________

To

The Board of Directors

[Name of the Company]

[Address of the Company]

Sub: Resignation from Auditorship

Dear Sir,

This is to inform you that due to our pre-occupation in other assignments, we are not in a position to devote our time to the affairs of the Company. Accordingly, we are submitting our resignation as Statutory Auditors of the company with effect from [Date].

We therefore, request you to treat this letter as our resignation from the Statutory Auditors of the Company.

Thanking You

Yours Faithfully,

For [Name]
Chartered Accountants

Signature___________
[Name of the Auditors]

This template is a starting point, not legal advice. Adapt it to your situation — and for anything high-stakes, get a professional review before you sign or send it.

Understanding this document

What is auditor resignation letter?

When a statutory auditor steps down, Section 140(2) requires them to file ADT-3 with the ROC within 30 days, stating reasons. This is that resignation — and the reasons section is read very carefully by the next auditor and, sometimes, the ROC.

When do you need it?

The day the auditor decides to resign. The 30-day ADT-3 clock starts from the resignation date, not from when the company finds a replacement.

Common mistakes to avoid

Vague reasons in ADT-3 — if there was a fraud-reporting situation under Section 143(12), vagueness invites scrutiny.
Filing ADT-3 late — it is the auditor's personal compliance, not the company's.
The company not filling the casual vacancy within 3 months (board) or treating it casually.

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