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Resignation / Removal of KMP

Process KMP resignation or removal: Board acceptance, file DIR-12, intimate exchange. Resignation / Removal of KMP takes 4 steps over about 39 days and is filed with the ROC on DIR-12.

4 steps~39 days start to finishfiles DIR-12

Last updated: 10 August 2026

What if it’s filed late?

MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee. OnCompliance tracks the date and warns you before it costs anything.

What is the timeline for Resignation / Removal of KMP?

4 steps over about 39 days, filing DIR-12 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.

#StepForm filedDeadline
1Receive Resignation / Initiate RemovalNonewithin 1 day
2Board Accepts ResignationNonewithin 7 days
3File DIR-12 with ROCDIR-12within 30 days
4Intimate Stock Exchange (if listed)Nonewithin 1 day

What are the steps, in order?

The 4 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.

1

Receive Resignation / Initiate Removal

Receive resignation letter or Board decides removal of KMP.

within 1 day
2

Board Accepts Resignation

Board notes and accepts the resignation/removal at Board Meeting.

within 7 days
3

File DIR-12 with ROC

File Form DIR-12 within 30 days of cessation.

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4

Intimate Stock Exchange (if listed)

Notify exchange immediately for listed companies.

within 1 day
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Common questions

How long does Resignation / Removal of KMP take?

About 39 days across 4 steps. The first step is: Receive Resignation / Initiate Removal.

Which MCA form is filed for Resignation / Removal of KMP?

DIR-12. DIR-12 is the change in directors filing under §170 of the Companies Act 2013.

What does it cost if DIR-12 is filed late?

MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee.

Can OnCompliance run Resignation / Removal of KMP for me?

Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.