The Chartered Accountants Association, Surat has submitted a representation to the Commissioner of Police, Surat in the light of an illegal arrest of one its members last month.
As per the representation, CA Shri Bharat Rupareliya was made accused on 7th April without following due process of law. He was also subject to tremendous mental and emotional harassment besidesverbal abuse and illegal detention.
“We would like to bring to your notice that Chartered Accountants are an integral part of the taxation system. Only due to their timely response in liaison with their clients, the tax assessment and its collection takes place on time. Needless to say such tax money goes on to pay for administrative, development and welfare purposes,” the letter said.
The letter further pointed out that an atrocious environment is created where matters like illegal arrests, detention and mental harassment to ordinary citizens is a new normal.
“Amidst this environment, officers have now started making arrests without following due legal processes like issue of summons u/s 160 of CrPC, making illegal arrests without making prior inquiries to the satisfaction of the Investigating Officer, illegal detention of individuals without sufficient cause etc.”
“We regret to inform that now even the Police has started booking members belonging to the respectable fraternity of Chartered Accountants for bonafide actions done by these professionals in their routine course of work on behalf of their clients,” it added.
The letter further mentioned that they expect more maturity and responsible behaviour from the Police Department when allegations are made on citizens and especially on revered citizens like Chartered Accountants.
“We also demand an inquiry in the said matter and suitable punitive action be taken against those found guilty, so that no such incidents recur in future on any of our member. Your timely action and response on the said matter would be highly appreciated,” it said.
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