Adv. Anurudra Chavan Elected President of Maharashtra Tax Practitioners' Association
Adv. Anurudra Chavan has been elected as the new President of the Maharashtra Tax Practitioners' Association (MTPA), with Adv. Dnyaneshwar Narwade as Vice President, during the 45th Annual General Meeting held at the ‘Gyanmandir’ auditorium in Pune.
Maharashtra Tax Practitioners AssociationTax ConsultancyMtpaTax LiteracyIndustry EngagementReal Estate MaharashtraJun 17, 2025
The newly elected executive committee includes Adv. Kailas Kashid, CMA Navnath Nalawade, Umesh Dangat, Adv. Pranav Sheth, CA Yogesh Ingle, Subhash Ghodke, CA Parikshit Aurangabadkar, Milind Hendre, and Neha Nanekar. Ashwini Bidkar and Vinod Rahate have been inducted as co-opted members.
The meeting was attended by several senior dignitaries, including outgoing President Adv. Prasad Deshpande, past President Adv. Narendra Sonawane, CMA Shripad Bedarkar, CMA B.M. Sharma, Prakash Patwardhan, Manoj Chitlikar, Adv. Bharat Dimbale and Santosh Sharma.
On the occasion, CMA Shripad Bedarkar was honoured with the ‘MTPA Merumani’ Award, while the ‘MTPA Kohinoor’ Award was presented to CMA Prakash Rizwani, Anil Chavan, Santosh Saharm, and Anil Wakharia. A special Gratitude Award was presented to CA Milind Kale for his continued contribution to the profession.
With a membership base of over 2,000 professionals, MTPA is recognized across Maharashtra and the country for its work in the field of tax consultancy. The association plays a significant role in educating tax practitioners and chartered accountants about changes in the tax structure and in disseminating government initiatives related to direct and indirect taxation.
Speaking after taking charge, Adv. Anurudra Chavan said, “MTPA’s commitment to strengthening tax literacy and industry engagement will continue with renewed focus. We aim to carry forward our mission with dedication and efficiency.”
Outgoing President Adv. Prasad Deshpande presented a report highlighting the association’s achievements in the previous year. This included multiple MoUs with prestigious institutions, certification courses on income tax and GST, the ‘Gyan Amrut Kumbh’ National Conference, and various other knowledge-sharing initiatives. He thanked all members and colleagues for their invaluable support.
The event was compered by Adv. Pranav Sheth and Adv. Dnyaneshwar Narwade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the newly elected President of MTPA?
Adv. Anurudra Chavan has been elected as the new President of the Maharashtra Tax Practitioners’ Association (MTPA).
What significant awards were presented at the 45th Annual General Meeting of MTPA?
CMA Shripad Bedarkar was honoured with the ‘MTPA Merumani’ Award, and the ‘MTPA Kohinoor’ Award was presented to CMA Prakash Rizwani, Anil Chavan, Santosh Saharm, and Anil Wakharia. A special Gratitude Award was presented to CA Milind Kale.
What are the key achievements highlighted by the outgoing President of MTPA?
The outgoing President, Adv. Prasad Deshpande, highlighted achievements such as multiple MoUs with prestigious institutions, certification courses on income tax and GST, the ‘Gyan Amrut Kumbh’ National Conference, and various other knowledge-sharing initiatives.
What is the membership base of MTPA?
MTPA has a membership base of over 2,000 professionals and is recognized across Maharashtra and the country for its work in the field of tax consultancy.
What is the mission of MTPA under the new leadership?
Under the new leadership, MTPA aims to strengthen tax literacy and industry engagement with renewed focus and dedication.
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