ICAI CA Examination : Plea Seeking Postponement/ Opt Out Option, Extra Chance:Supreme Court Hearing- LIVE UPDATES

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29 Jun 2021 10:54 AM IST

  • ICAI CA Examination : Plea Seeking Postponement/ Opt Out Option, Extra Chance:Supreme Court Hearing- LIVE UPDATES

    Supreme Court will today hear the petitions Seeking Postponement of CA Examination/ Opt out Options/Extra Chances/More Exam Centres.Justices AM Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari and Aniruddha Bose is hearing the case.Yesterday, ICAI also submitted a Brief Note to the Supreme Court stating that COVID-19 spread is now at a substantially low level, and that it would be in the best interests of...

    Supreme Court will today hear the petitions Seeking Postponement of CA Examination/ Opt out Options/Extra Chances/More Exam Centres.

    Justices AM Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari and Aniruddha Bose is hearing the case.

    Yesterday, ICAI also submitted a Brief Note to the Supreme Court stating that COVID-19 spread is now at a substantially low level, and that it would be in the best interests of the candidates to hold the examination as per the schedule. 

    The brief note, submitted to the Supreme Court in the plea seeking postponement of the CA exams, as well as opt-out and extra chance options, states that ICAI has a statutory duty under Section 15(2)(b) of the Chartered Accountants Act 1949, to hold the examination and that they are trying to ensure that all mandated COVID-19 protocols will be in place.

    For Opt-Out option, the Brief Notes states that announcement dated 21 June 2021 has allowed opt-out option in case the examinee or his/her family members residing in the same premises are infected with COVID-19 on or after 21 June, and that this option can be exercised on production of COVID-19 positive RTPCR report.

    Live Updates

    • 29 Jun 2021 12:55 PM IST

      Bench: We have given you the two options. Be selective about points as well. Otherwise you will make us feel that all are ridiculous points. They should be of security and safety. 

    • 29 Jun 2021 12:54 PM IST

      Bench: If you keep repeating issues, there will be no end to it. Small issues can’t be brought to us. Tell us only about the crucial issues - related to security and safety.

    • 29 Jun 2021 12:53 PM IST

      Bench: If change of centre happens at last moment, then you can opt out. But you can’t do that well in advance. The institute can take responsibility for halls, not of your logistical issues.

    • 29 Jun 2021 12:53 PM IST

      Bench: You have the option to opt for a centre of choice or you can opt out.

      Arora: What about the candidate who wants to give the exam ?

    • 29 Jun 2021 12:52 PM IST

      Arora: Now those who are taking the exams, ICAI has unilaterally changed the centre’s. If you are doing that, then give me the option to opt for a centre. 

    • 29 Jun 2021 12:52 PM IST

      Arora: Now those who are taking the exams, ICAI has unilaterally changed the centre’s. If you are doing that, then give me the option to opt for a centre. 

    • 29 Jun 2021 12:51 PM IST

      Arora: 2nd, examinees have expressed their apprehensions about the RTPCR report.

      Bench: This is all a part of the SOP. Everyone will be tested. Those who come for exams and those who are taking it. 

    • 29 Jun 2021 12:50 PM IST

      Arora: I may be speaking as COVID amicus. But we cannot have or afford a super spreader event. Unlike last time, we need to ensure that SOP is followed to the hilt.

    • 29 Jun 2021 12:49 PM IST

      Arora: Our experience of last time was that the exams were held in halls where marriages and parties took place. SOP has to be strictly followed. So an independent body can look at they are followed to the hilt.

    • 29 Jun 2021 12:49 PM IST

      Arora: There are 2-3 other aspects. They are not covered in the note in the manner which we wish. For those who want to take the exam and wish to do so, their security and safety is of utmost importance. 

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