Ministry : Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (Not Applicable)
Part III-Section 4
Subject : Extra Ordinary
Overview [Gazette of India: Extraordinary, Part III]
The Gazette notifies the establishment of two new ICAI branches — Bhiwadi (Rajasthan) and Morbi (Gujarat) — effective 8 October 2025, under the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988.
Key Points
- Notification No. 1-CA (7)/236/2025: Bhiwadi Branch of Central India Regional Council, headquartered in Bhiwadi, with jurisdiction over Bhiwadi and five nearby towns within 50 km.
- Notification No. 1-CA (7)/237/2025: Renaming Ahmednagar Branch of Western India Regional Council to Ahilyanagar Branch, with jurisdiction unchanged.
- Notification No. 1-CA (7)/238/2025: Morbi District Branch of Western India Regional Council, headquartered in Morbi, covering the whole district and five specified towns.
- All branches operate under the supervision of the respective Regional Council and are headed by Chartered Accountants appointed by the Council.
Summary
The gazette issues three notifications that expand the geographical reach of ICAI’s regional councils by establishing new branches in Bhiwadi and Morbi, and renaming the Ahmednagar branch to Ahilyanagar. These changes, effective from 8 October 2025, enhance regulatory coverage in western and central India, ensuring continued professional oversight under the Chartered Accountants Regulations.
