The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (O/o C&AG) have announced a significant update regarding branch-related information for empanelment applications. This announcement addresses recent representations received concerning data accuracy under the “Branch details” section.
From July 5th to July 8th, 2024, a one-time online window will be available for applicants to update, add, or delete data related to their branch offices and members stationed therein. This initiative aims to ensure that all submitted information aligns accurately with current details, enhancing transparency and compliance with the Policy of Empanelment of CA Firms/LLPs and Selection of Auditors issued by the O/o C&AG.
Applicants can access the redressal window via the provided link: https://app.meficai.org/cagBranchDetails. For those already registered on the MEF Portal for the year 2023-24, existing login credentials remain valid. New applicants will receive their login details via email for participation in this crucial update exercise.
It is crucial to note that any data updated or added during this period will supersede previously submitted information. Applicants who do not participate in this window will retain their previously submitted data “as it is.” Members are advised against direct correspondence with the O/o C&AG regarding these updates and are encouraged to seek clarification via email at pdcdatacollection[at]icai[dot]in or by calling Ms. Priya Duggal at 92055 59866 or Mr. Manish Bhardwaj at 92055 59865 on all working days.
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Professional Development Committee
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
5th July, 2024
ANNOUNCEMENT
OPENING OF ONLINE WINDOW FOR REDRESSAL OF BRANCH RELATED INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANTS TO THE O/O C&AG IN THE EMPANELMENT APPLICATION FOR THE YEAR 2024-25
The O/o C&AG and the Institute is in receipt of various representations with regard to data furnished with O/o C&AG under the head “Branch details”. In order to address these representations, a One-Time online window is being opened from 05.07.2024 to 08.07.2024, to update/add/delete the data relating to their branch offices alongwith their members stationed at a particular branch office submitted by the applicants in their Online application filed with O/o C&AG.
The applicants who desire to update/add/delete their branch related information, can do so at the given redressal window within the specified timeframe using the link: https://app.meficai.org/cagBranchDetails . Members are requested to refer to the “Policy of Empanelment of CA Firms/LLPs and Selection of Auditors” issued by the Office of C&AG hosted at https://care.cag.gov.in/policy/Policy24_25.htm while updating/adding/deleting the said details.
For those already registered on the MEF Portal for the year 2023-24, existing login credentials can be used. Applicants who do not have login credentials for MEF 2023-24 will receive their login details via email.
Further, the applicants are hereby informed that the above-mentioned data submitted earlier to O/o C&AG by them will be superseded with the data updated/added/deleted at this window. In case of applicants who do not update/add/delete the said details, the information previously submitted will be considered “as it is”.
Members are advised not to correspond directly with O/o C&AG in this regard. For any clarification, please e-mail at pdc_datacollection[at]icai[dot]in or call on all working days at:
| Ms. Priya Duggal | 92055 59866 |
| Mr. Manish Bhardwaj | 92055 59865 |
Members may kindly note.
Professional Development Committee
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
