Section 74 of companiesact- 2014

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06 June 2014 Hello Can Anyone provide me a Format of Auditor Certificate Require to be attached with DPT -4?

07 June 2014 Kindly refer to this
https://www.caclubindia.com/forum/details.asp?mod_id=293769&offset=0#.U5LSv3KSxPM

14 June 2014 @ Yogesh

You have provided auditor appointment letter and not Auditor Certificate required to be filed with DPT -4?

23 July 2025 Here is a **sample format of the Auditor's Certificate** required to be attached with **Form DPT-4** under **Section 74(1)(a)** of the Companies Act, 2013:

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### 🧾 **Auditor's Certificate for DPT-4**

*(As per Rule 20 of the Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014)*

**To,**
The Board of Directors
\[Company Name]
\[Registered Office Address]

Dear Sirs,

**Subject: Certificate under Rule 20 of Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Rules, 2014, read with Section 74(1)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013**

We have examined the books of accounts and relevant records of **\[Company Name]** having CIN **\[CIN of the Company]**, in respect of deposits accepted by the company and outstanding as on **31st March \[Year]**, which are required to be repaid in accordance with the provisions of **Section 74(1)(a)** of the Companies Act, 2013.

Based on our verification and according to the information and explanations given to us, we hereby certify that:

1. The total amount of deposits accepted by the Company and remaining unpaid as on **31st March \[Year]** is ₹ **\[Amount in Figures]** (Rupees \[Amount in Words] only).
2. These deposits were accepted prior to 1st April 2014.
3. The details provided in the DPT-4 form are true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief.
4. The company has neither renewed nor accepted any fresh deposits after the commencement of the Companies Act, 2013, without complying with the provisions of Chapter V of the said Act.

This certificate is issued at the request of the company for submission to the Registrar of Companies, along with Form DPT-4, as required under the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

**For \[Auditor’s Firm Name]**
Chartered Accountants
(Firm Reg. No. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_)

**\[Name of the Auditor]**
\[Designation]
Membership No. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Place: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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Let me know if you need the format in Word or PDF.


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