Section 139(8) of the Companies Act, 2013 provides that the casual vacancy in the office of auditor may be filled by the Board within ________ of such vacancy.
A
15 days
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B
30 days
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C
45 days
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D
60 days
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Solution
The correct option is B 30 days As per the companies act, casual vacancy shall be filled by the board of directors with 30 days of such vacancy.
Resignation by the auditor shall not qualify as a casual vacancy.