Ministry : Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (Not Applicable)
Part III-Section 4
Subject : Extra Ordinary
Overview [Extraordinary Gazette of India, Part III—Section 4]
This is an extraordinary issue of the Gazette of India officially notifying the removal of a Chartered Accountant from the Register of Members for professional misconduct.
Key Points
- CA Pandia Rajan R (Membership No. 212861) was found guilty of professional misconduct under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949.
- The Disciplinary Committee ordered removal from the Register of Members for a consolidated period of 60 days with effect from 3 January 2025.
- A fine of ₹20,000 was imposed, which had already been paid by the respondent.
- The order is issued in exercise of powers under Section 21B(3) of the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, read with Rule 18(17) of the Chartered Accountants (Procedure of Investigations) Rules, 2007.
- The name will be struck off the register if the fine had not been paid, with an additional 30-day removal period.
Summary [Extraordinary Gazette of India, Part III—Section 4]
This gazette notification formally removes Chartered Accountant Pandia Rajan R from the Register of Members for 60 days due to professional misconduct, effective 3 January 2025. The order follows a Disciplinary Committee finding, includes a ₹20,000 fine which has been paid, and stipulates further delisting for 30 days if the fine had remained unpaid. The action is published under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, underscoring the regulatory enforcement against professional misconduct within the chartered accountancy profession.
