Resignation Letter Format of Company Secretary (CS)

In accordance with the provisions of section 170(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 and rule 18 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014, a return containing the particulars of the company secretary shall be filed with the ROC in Form DIR-12 along with prescribed fee within 30 days of his resignation.

The format of resignation letter by a company secretary is not prescribed under the Companies Act nor the rules made thereunder. Hence, it can be drafted the way you think fit with all the essential details in it.

A template of the resignation letter by a Company Secretary (CS) of the company is given hereunder for reference while drafting.

SAMPLE

Date: ..................

To

The Board of Directors

........................... Limited

(Address)

Sub.: Resignation from the post of Company Secretary

Dear Sirs & Madams,

I hereby tender my resignation, due to personal reasons, from the post of Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the company.

I kindly request the Board of Directors to relieve me from the duties of my post with effect from ..(Date)..

Kindly arrange to submit the necessary form(s) with the office of the Registrar of Companies, ................... in this regard.

I take this opportunity to thank the Board of Directors for their support and guidance during my tenure.

Kindly acknowledge the receipt.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely,

   (signature)

(Name of the Company Secretary)

Membership No. ....................