ICAI writes to the editor of Navbharat Times to not tarnish the image of the Chartered Accountancy Profession

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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has formally written to the Executive Editor of Navbharat Times to address a news report that incorrectly identified an arrested individual, Ashish Tayal, as a Chartered Accountant. The ICAI has confirmed that Mr. Tayal is not a CA and has requested the newspaper to publish a clarification and express regret for the error. They also urged the publication to verify with the ICAI in the future before reporting on individuals in relation to the Chartered Accountancy profession.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has written a representation letter to the Executive Editor of Navbharat Times - Mr. Sanjay Khati as a response to their News item with the caption "LIC Agent ke khate se Rs. 16 lac nikale gaye, CA giraftaar".

As such, ICAI has confirmed that Ashish Tayal is not a Chartered Accountant and it has been wrongly reported that he is a Chartered Accountant in the said news item and has requested the media house to verify and confirm with them in the future whether an accused is a Chartered Accountant or not.

Read the official representation letter below:

September 3, 2021

Mr. Sanjay Khati
Executive Editor
Navbharat Times
New Delhi

Sub.: News item with the caption "LIC Agent ke khate se Rs. 16 lac nikale gaye, CA giraftaar"

Dear Sir

We have come across a news item published in the Navbharat Times dated August 21, 2021 with the caption "L1C Agent ke khate se Rs. 16 lac nikale gaye, CA giraftaar". It is stated in the news item that one Ashish Tayal, a resident of Palwal was arrested for allegedly duping an LIC agent. It was further stated that the accused Ashish Tayal is a Chartered Accountant.

ICAI Clarifies CA Profession Not Tarnished by False Report

Based on our records we wish to clarify, that the said Ashish Tayal is not a Chartered Accountant and it has been wrongly reported that he is a Chartered Accountant in the said news item. By attributing such a fraud wrongly to a Chartered Accountant you have brought immense disrepute to the profession of Chartered Accountancy and tarnished their image in the eyes of the public.

Your correspondent has not verified with us as to whether the accused is a Chartered Accountant before publishing the aforesaid News Item.

You are, therefore, advised to publish a clarification prominently in your columns stating that the accused is not a Chartered Accountant and also express regret for the error.

In future, you may please verify and confirm with us whether the accused is a Chartered Accountant or not before publishing such stories. Such unverified news brings huge disrepute to the noble profession of Chartered Accountant and tarnishes their image in the society.

Yours Faithfully
CA.(Dr.) Jai Kumar Batra
Acting Secretary
Tel.-+91 (11) 30110493 / 559

FAQ :

The ICAI wrote to Navbharat Times in response to a news item that wrongly identified an arrested individual, Ashish Tayal, as a Chartered Accountant, thereby tarnishing the profession's image.

No, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has confirmed that Ashish Tayal is not a Chartered Accountant.

The news report, published on August 21, 2021, was titled "LIC Agent ke khate se Rs. 16 lac nikale gaye, CA giraftaar" and stated that Ashish Tayal was arrested for duping an LIC agent and was a Chartered Accountant.

The ICAI has requested Navbharat Times to publish a prominent clarification stating that the accused is not a Chartered Accountant and to express regret for the error.

The ICAI has requested that Navbharat Times verify and confirm with them in the future whether any accused individual is a Chartered Accountant before publishing such stories.

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