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

CIC Management Regulation has been rendered invalid by the Delhi High Court.

Sidharth

On 4 December 2010 17:32, 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