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The Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India notifies the removal of Shri S. N. Shivakumar's name from the Register of Members for three months, effective April 1, 2026, as ordered by the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi due to professional misconduct.

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This notification, issued by the Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India on April 1, 2026 (F. No. 29-CA/Law/D-351/2026), announces the removal of Shri S. N. Shivakumar (M. No. 088113) from the Register of Members for a period of three months. This action is taken in exercise of powers conferred by Sub-Section (2) of Section 20 of the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, read with Regulation 18 of the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988. The Hon'ble High Court of Delhi, in case CHAT.A.REF 1/2018, ordered on January 14, 2026, pursuant to Section 21(6)(c) of the said Act, that Shri Shivakumar's name be removed after finding him guilty of "Professional Misconduct" falling within the meaning of Clauses (5), (6), and (7) of Part I of the Second Schedule to the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949. It is further informed that Shri Shivakumar's name was already removed from the register since October 1, 2025, due to non-payment of fees. In terms of the aforesaid order, his membership shall not be revived unless he moves an application after the completion of the three-month period. The removal in terms of the judgment dated January 14, 2026, passed by the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi in Chartered Reference no 1/2018, shall come into effect from April 1, 2026, in addition to the removal already in force. Therefore, Shri S.N. Shivakumar is not entitled to practice as a Chartered Accountant for a period of 3 months with effect from April 1, 2026, as per the said judgment.

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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-04042026-271557 EXTRAORDINARY PART IIIโ€”Section 4 PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 234] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026/ CHAITRA 11, 1948 2359 GI/2026 THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 1st April, 2026 (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS) F. No. 29-CA/Law/D-351/2026. In exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-Section (2) of Section 20 of the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 read with Regulation 18 of the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988, it is hereby notified by the Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India that the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi has, in pursuance to Section 21(6)(c) of the said Act, in CHAT.A.REF 1/2018, ordered on 14.01.2026 that the name of Shri S. N. Shivakumar, E-7/14, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi-110057 (M. No. 088113) be removed from the Register of Members for a period of three months after finding him guilty of "Professional Misconduct" falling within the meaning of Clauses (5), (6) and (7) of Part I of the Second Schedule to the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949. It is hereby informed that the name of Shri S.N. Shivakumar is already removed from register of members since 01.10.2025 due to non payment of fees. Now in terms of the aforesaid order of the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi the membership of Shri S.N. Shivakumar shall not be revived unless he moves an application in this regard and after completion of aforesaid period of three months. The removal in terms of Judgement dated 14.01.2026 passed by Hon'ble High Court of Delhi in Chartered Reference no 1/2018 shall come into effect from 01.04.2026 in addition to the removal already in force and in operation due to non payment of membership fees. Therefore, in addition to the removal already in place due to non payment of membership fee and non renewal of certificate of practice, Sh. S.N. Shivakumar, shall not be entitled to practice as a Chartered Accountant for a period of 3 months w.e.f. 01.04.2026 in terms of the said judgment of the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi. CA. (Dr.) JAI KUMAR BATRA, Secy. [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./01/2026-27]

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