ARSS Infrastructure appoints M/s A D V AND CO LLP as statutory auditor
ARSS Infrastructure Projects Limited appointed M/s A D V AND CO LLP as statutory auditor following the merger of its previous auditor, M/s M A R S & Associates. Shareholders approved the appointment via an Ordinary Resolution at an EGM on June 9, 2026. The new auditor will serve until the conclusion of the 26th Annual General Meeting.

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ARSS Infrastructure Projects Limited has appointed M/s A D V AND CO LLP as its statutory auditor to fill a casual vacancy arising from the merger of its former auditor, M/s M A R S & Associates. The appointment was approved by shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on June 9, 2026, ensuring continuity of the audit function for the company.
The casual vacancy occurred after M/s M A R S & Associates informed the company on February 25, 2026, that it had merged with M/s A D V AND CO LLP effective February 11, 2026, following approval from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Consequently, the previous firm ceased to exist, necessitating the new appointment to comply with the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Board of Directors had initially approved the appointment of M/s A D V AND CO LLP via a circular resolution on March 10, 2026, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee. The resolution put to shareholders sought approval for the firm to hold office from March 10, 2026, until the conclusion of the 26th Annual General Meeting.
Voting Results
The resolution was passed as an Ordinary Resolution with the requisite majority. A total of 21,99,633 votes were polled, representing 2.44% of the outstanding shares. The detailed voting pattern is summarized below:
| Category | Votes For | Votes Against | % Votes For | % Votes Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoter and Promoter group | 0 | 0 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 |
| Public-Institutions | 0 | 0 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 |
| Public-Non-Institution | 21,99,632 | 1 | 99.99995 | 0.00005 |
| Total | 21,99,632 | 1 | 99.99995 | 0.00005 |
The EGM was conducted through video conferencing, with 42 shareholders present. Remote e-voting was facilitated by the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) from June 5 to June 8, 2026. M/s Sunita Jyotirmoy & Associates were appointed as the scrutinizer for the voting process.
How will the transition to M/s A D V AND CO LLP impact the timeline and scope of the upcoming audit for the current fiscal year?
What is the expected fee structure for the new auditor compared to the previous firm, and how might this affect the company's administrative expenses?
Could the merger of the former auditor with M/s A D V AND CO LLP lead to potential conflicts of interest with other clients in the infrastructure sector?





























