Jayanta Bandyopadhyay 20 January 2025

Applicability of section 21a of icai- council election

Section 21A of Icai application

During election campaign to Regional Cohncil, one candidate shared Google map of booth to electorate. Institute served SCM U/s 21A.

How to protect oneself?

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This discussion addresses a candidate receiving a Show Cause Notice (SCM) under Section 21A of the ICAI Council Election rules for sharing a Google Map of a polling booth. Advice suggests responding to the SCM by either denying the allegations or admitting and apologising for the act, ideally after consulting a legal professional. The general consensus is that sharing a map for voter guidance may not constitute misconduct, and a reply denying the allegations is recommended.

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T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate) 20 January 2025

If you recieved the notice then it becomes your duty to issue a reply notice by either denying the allegations or admitting them and apologizing for the inadvertent act.

You consult an advocate in the local and move as suggested.