Re: [HumJanenge] Presence of Advocate Before FAA or CIC - whether permissible

Almost three or four years back an advocate had appeared in a hearing before the Central CIC. The public authority was the delhi hc but the advocate was representing a private company. I had sought information about a case pending with the delhi hc against this company.

 

Just about a month or two back in another appeal where the SBI was the public authority, the FAA was accompanied by the legal advisor who did all the talking at the hearing.

 

regards n bw

 

ravi

On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 9:02 PM, Anil Agrawal <aadit3@gmail.com> wrote:

Rule 15 of the the Central Information Commission

(Management) Regulations, 2007 says

The appellant or the complainant, as the case may be, may seek

the assistance of any person while presenting his case before the

Commission and the person representing him may not be a legal

practitioner.

(v) If an appellant or complainant at his discretion decides not to be

present either personally or through his duly authorized

representative during the hearing of an appeal or complaint before

the Commission, the Commission may pronounce its decision or

order in the matter ex parte

There is no rule about first appellate authority separately.

Anil

On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 8:51 PM, Abhinav <a.h.agarwal@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi
This question was raised to Mr. Subramanyam on DD News programme "Jaanne ka haq" this morning at 10:30 am

applicant can be accompanied by an advocate  before the CIC - Yes
                                                                     before First App. Authority - Not sure

Thanks
Abhinav Agrwal
Oracle India
Noida

On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 8:41 PM, Rakesh Chitkara <rakesh.chitkara@yahoo.com> wrote:

Whether the applicant can be accompanied by an Advocate before the First Appellate Authority or the CIC ? Can I please be guided on this point ?  Kind Regards, Rakesh Chitkara, Advocate Delhi High Court 9891678009