All the registered voters whose name is on the list of voters as on 1st April 2024 including overseas members or someone who cannot vote at a physical polling booth can vote through postal voting in the ICAI Central Council Election 2024.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to conduct ICAI Central Council Election 2024 on 6th and 7th December 2024.
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Postal Ballot Procedure
The postal voting system is quite simple. Initially, you will receive 2 ballot papers by post, one for the central council election and another for the regional council election.
To mark your vote use arabic numerals only. Place number 1 in front of your preferred candidates and number 2, 3, 4, etc. for additional preferences. However, if you do not want to indicate a preference you may mark cross/x beside the candidate’s name.
It is worthwhile to note that only arabic numerals like 1, 2, 3, etc. can be used to indicate preferences. If any other format such as Roman Numerals, alphabets, etc. is used then the Ballot Paper will be rejected.
The ballot will also be rejected if any other marks then the numbers are made.
Once you have filled the ballots and signed the declaration forms, you will find a set of 3 envelopes for your ballots and declaration and 1 pre-addressed outer envelope. You need to place all the three white envelopes in the pre-addressed outer envelope. Do not forget to sign in the designated space before sealing it.
Returning your ballots
For voters in India, a pre-addressed envelope will be provided, make sure to return it by Registered or Speed Post from the same city where it was posted by ICAI.
For voters outside India, return the ballots using any recognised postal services of the country except courier.
Remember your ballots shall be sent from the same city/country listed in the voters list to confirm the authenticity.
Your ballots must reach the returning officer at ICAI’s headquarters at IST 5 PM on 13th December, 2024. The late submissions of the ballot papers shall not be counted.
Postal Cost Reimbursement To Foreign Voter
If you are a foreign voter, you may claim your postal cost reimbursements, if your ballots arrive on time i.e. IST 5 PM on 13th December, 2024.
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FAQs
What date the ballot papers  for ICAI Central Council Election 2024 shall be returned to ICAI?
Your ballots must reach the returning officer at ICAI’s headquarters at IST 5 PM on 13th December, 2024. The late submissions of the ballot papers shall not be counted.Â
Who are the eligible voters for ICAI Central Council Election 2024?
All the registered voters whose name is on the list of voters as on 1st April 2024.
What is Postal Ballot Procedure under ICAI Central Council Election 2024?
The voters including overseas members or someone who cannot vote at a physical polling booth can vote through postal voting in the ICAI Election 2024.
