The arguments advanced by the learned counsel for the respective parties have been considered and the case diary which has been received has also been perused. It appears that an Executive Committee Meeting was held on 15.12.2017, in which it was detected that the cash kept with the Treasurer and the Assistant Treasurer was to the tune of Rs.15,40,945/-. Both the said persons were directed to deposit the amount in the account of the Association immediately. An explanation was sought for by the President and General Secretary of Ghatshila Bar Association from the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer vide communication dated 19.01.2018 for not depositing the amount within the designated date. It appears that the Treasurer namely Rajmal Tudu had made a communication on 24.1.2018, through which he had assured that the entire amount will be deposited in the account of the Association. The petitioner in A.B.A. No 670 of 2020 had informed the President and Joint Secretary of the Association vide letter dated 24.01.2018 that the amount which was kept with him has been handed over to the Treasure Rajmal Tudu. The Minutes of the General Body Meeting dated 30.05.2018 has also been brought on record, from which it appears that the Treasurer Rajmal Tudu had admitted to have Rs.6,70,000/- in his possession, which he undertook to deposit within 15 days. He had also assured that the rest amount will also be deposited. Before the General Body Meeting held on 30.05.2018, a written undertaking was given by the Treasurer. The office bearers of the Association had once again reminded the Treasurer of his undertaking to deposit the amount of Rs.6,70,000/- and his failure to do so and he was therefore once again directed to deposit the said amount before the final audit of the Bar Association is taken up. The audit reports have also been brought on record in A.B.A. No. 485 of 2020.
