MCA issued Clarification for form ADT-1 filed through GNL-2

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Companies which had filed Form no. ADT-1 through GNI,-2 as an attachment (by selecting ‘others’) during the period from 01.04.2014 to 20.10.2014 may file e-form no. ADT- 1 for appointment of Auditor for the period upto 31.03.2019 without fee, till 15.06.2019.
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In continuation of General Circular No. 09/2014 dated 25.04.2014, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has received representation from stakeholders seeking relaxation of fee for filing c-form no. ADT 1, particularly form ADT-1 filed through GNI,-2 during the period from 01.04.2014 to 20.10.2014 for appointment of Auditor for the period from 01.04.2014 to 31.03.2019 due to non-availability of c-form ADT-1 during the said period.
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Accordingly, the matter has been examined and it is hereby clarified that companies which had filed Form no. ADT-1 through GNI,-2 as an attachment (by selecting ‘others’) during the period from 01.04.2014 to 20.10.2014 may file e-form no. ADT-1 for appointment of Auditor for the period upto 31.03.2019 without fee, till 15.06.2019 (since fee had been paid for filing GNL,-2 for the same purpose) and thereafter fee and additional fee shall be applicable as per Companies (Registration of Office and Fees) Rules, 2014.
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Stakeholders are advised to avail this one time opportunity and file ADT-1 without fee as stated above, well in time and adhere to the time lines as specified above.
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This issues with approval of the competent authority.
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REGARDS
ACA SOURAV BAGARIA