Archive · 10 Aug 2026
ICAI Bhopal Seminar: Experts Discuss Tax Searches and Tax Planning
A big meeting happened in a city called Bhopal for people whose job is to help others with taxes, called chartered accountants.
The meeting was named 'Prarambh,' which means 'beginning.'
More than 600 tax experts from all over the country came to learn new things.
They talked about what happens when the government checks someone's tax papers, which is called a search or survey.
Two speakers, TP Oswal and Mahesh Agrawal, explained the rights and duties of people during these checks.
Another expert, Girish Ahuja, shared clever ways to plan taxes and told everyone about new tax rules.
They also discussed taxes involving other countries and a law about hidden money called the Black Money Act.
The experts learned from new court decisions and updates in tax law.
The event lasted for two days and ended on Sunday.
Everyone went home with better knowledge to help people with their taxes.
The two-day national seminar 'Prarambh: Where Journey to Excellence Begins' concluded in Bhopal, organized by the Direct Taxes Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and hosted by the Bhopal Branch of the Central India Regional Council (CIRC).
Over 600 chartered accountants and tax experts from across the country participated in the event.
Keynote speakers CA TP Oswal and advocate Mahesh Agrawal discussed the legal rights and responsibilities of taxpayers and chartered accountants during income tax search and survey operations.
Tax expert CA (Dr) Girish Ahuja shared practical formulae for tax planning and updated members on recent income tax amendments and landmark judicial rulings.
The concluding day featured three technical sessions covering search and seizure strategies, international taxation, tax treaties, the Black Money Act, direct tax updates, judicial decisions, and practical tax planning.
- Who
- Over 600 chartered accountants and tax experts, along with speakers CA TP Oswal, advocate Mahesh Agrawal, and CA (Dr) Girish Ahuja.
- What
- A two-day national seminar titled 'Prarambh: Where Journey to Excellence Begins' covering income tax searches, taxation, and tax planning.
- When
- A two-day event that ended on Sunday; the exact dates were not stated.
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To provide technical insights into complex direct tax subjects and update professionals on recent amendments, judicial rulings, and practical tax planning.
- Event name
- Prarambh: Where Journey to Excellence Begins
- Organizer
- Direct Taxes Committee, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
- Host
- Bhopal Branch, Central India Regional Council (CIRC)
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Duration
- Two days, ended on Sunday
- Attendance
- Over 600 chartered accountants and tax experts
- Keynote speakers
- CA TP Oswal, Advocate Mahesh Agrawal, CA (Dr) Girish Ahuja
- Session topics
- Search & Seizure, International Taxation, Tax Treaties, Black Money Act, Direct Tax Updates, Judicial Decisions, Tax Planning