ICAI sets up Jalna Branch of Western India Regional Council under Regulation 159

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, a statutory body constituted by an Act of Parliament, has formally created a new branch under the Western India Regional Council at Jalna, Maharashtra. This step has been taken in exercise of the powers conferred by Regulation 159 (1) of the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988.

The notification, bearing No. 1-CA (7)/244/2026, is dated 11th August, 2026 and has been issued from New Delhi. By virtue of this notification, the Jalna Branch of Western India Regional Council comes into existence with effect from 29th July, 2026.

The move aligns with ICAI’s broader objective of expanding its regional presence to improve professional outreach, member services and regulatory oversight in emerging urban centres and their surrounding areas.

Effective date and official nomenclature

Date of establishment

  • The branch is stated to be effective from 29th July, 2026.
  • The date mentioned in the notification operates as the commencement date for all practical and administrative purposes associated with the Jalna Branch.

Official name and status

The notification clarifies that:

  • The newly constituted unit will be called “Jalna Branch of Western India Regional Council”.
  • It is a branch of the Western India Regional Council (WIRC), which is one of the regional arms through which ICAI administers its functions across different geographical zones.

The branch is not a separate statutory body in itself; rather, it functions as an extension of ICAI through WIRC, under the framework prescribed in the Chartered Accountants Regulations, 1988.

Location of headquarters

The headquarters of the newly constituted branch is specified as Jalna city (Maharashtra). This means:

  • All branch-level administration and coordination for the designated jurisdiction will be anchored from Jalna.
  • Members and students falling within the notified territorial limits will primarily interface with this branch for regional-level ICAI activities and services.

Territorial jurisdiction of Jalna Branch

Core jurisdictional area

The primary jurisdiction is Jalna city itself. The notification explicitly states that the branch’s area includes Jalna city and additionally extends to certain nearby towns.

Towns within 50 km radius

In addition to Jalna city, the branch’s territorial coverage extends to cities/towns within a distance of 50 kilometres from the city limits of Jalna. The notification specifically names the following locations:

  1. Ambad
  2. Bhokhardan
  3. Badnapur
  4. Ghansawangi
  5. Partur
  6. Mantha
  7. Jafrabad

These places fall within the defined distance criterion of 50 kms from Jalna’s municipal limits and are therefore brought under the administrative and functional scope of the Jalna Branch of Western India Regional Council.

Practical implications of jurisdiction

For members and students of ICAI located in Jalna and the above-named towns: