Resignation of Director

Updated on November 19, 2024 04:54:28 PM


Resignation of Director in a Company

Resignation of Director is mentioned under Section 168 of the Companies Act, 2013 which describes the detailed process of Resignation of a director in a company. A director may resign anytime from a company by giving a prior notice to the board members of the company.

The director of a company can resign anytime by filing his resignation letter with the board of the company and also an imitation has to be sent to the Registrar of the Companies within 30 days of his resignation. In the imitation letter, the reasons must also be specified by the leaving director.

Possible Reasons of Resignation of Director

The possible reasons why a director resign from the Board of director is given below:

  • Personal reasons: A director may choose to resign due to personal reasons such as health issues, family responsibilities, or the desire to pursue other career opportunities.
  • Professional reasons: A director may resign due to professional reasons such as conflict with the board or other executives, disagreement with the organizational direction or strategy, or a lack of resources to effectively carry out the responsibilities of the position or lack of interest in the company’s objectives.
  • Legal reasons: A director may resign due to legal reasons such as a conflict with regulatory requirements or potential legal liability within the company or due to any other legal complication.
  • Retirement: A director may choose to resign due to retirement or reaching a certain age limit specified in the company’s Article of Association.
  • Performance issues: A director may be asked to resign due to performance issues, such as failure to meet expectations of the company and fellow board members or failure in discharging his duties and obligations.

Procedure of Resignation of a Director

The shareholders of a company have the authority to remove directors before their terms are up. Here, we'll discuss the procedure for removing a company's directors. If the decision is challenged in court due to non-compliance with any one of these procedures, the decision will be void.

Review Company Resignation Policy

The first step in the resignation process is to review the constitution of the company and policies to determine the proper procedure for resignation of the director. This may include any notice requirements, the need for a formal resignation letter, and any specific procedures for the transition of responsibilities of the director.

Prepare a Resignation Letter

If a resignation letter is required, the director should prepare a formal letter of resignation addressed to the board of directors or other appropriate stakeholders. The letter should include the effective date of resignation and the reason for resignation, if desired. The letter should be professional and concise.

Schedule a meeting with the board

After receiving the resignation letter the director should schedule a meeting with the board of directors, shareholders and other stakeholders such as investors to formally announce his resignation. This meeting should be scheduled as soon as possible to allow for a smooth transition of responsibilities to another person.

Communicate With Stakeholders

After the meeting with the board, the organization should communicate the resignation to relevant stakeholders such as employees, customers, vendors, and investors etc. This communication should be clear, concise, and professional, and should include information on the effective date of the resignation and any structure for the transition of responsibilities.

Transfer of Responsibilities

The director and the organization should work together to plan for the transition of responsibilities to another person who will join as a new director. This may include identifying a temporary or permanent replacement for the director, distributing responsibilities among other members of the organization, or hiring an external consultant to assist with the transfer of responsibilities.

Complete Paperwork

The director should complete all the necessary paperwork related to his resignation, such as returning any company property or signing any necessary documents related to the transfer of responsibilities to another person.

Follow up with stakeholders

After the resignation has been announced, the organization should follow up with stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition and address any concerns or questions raised by them. The resignation of the director must be done in complete resolution of the whole board of directors.

Conclusion

A director can resign from the office by imitating his resignation letter to the board of directors. A special resolution must be passed by the board of directors in the general meeting held for the purpose of resignation of director. After the resignation process of the director is done, the transfer of responsibilities must also be mentioned in the meeting. This decision must be taken in the presence of shareholders and other stakeholders.

If you need any help with the resignation process of the director, you may contact us with the form given below.

FAQs on Resignation of Director

What is the time limit for director resignation?

As per the provisions mentioned in the Section 168 of the Companies Act, 2013. Where a director intends to resign from the office, he must send notice to the company and file Form DIR-11 to the ROC within 30 days of his intended date of resignation.

Can a director resign immediately?

When a director resigns, an immediate meeting must be called and an authorised person must be assigned to notify the imitation to the ROC about the resignation of the director.

What is DIR-11 and 12?

The forms DIR - 11 and DIR-12 are the forms which must be filed with the ROC by the director who is resigning from the company.

What are the fees for director resignation form?

In the director's resignation the fees for filing Form DIR-11 and DIR-12 with ROC is Rs 300 each.

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