Re: [HumJanenge] RTI Act -Se. 19 First Appeal: Advocate not allowed to represent

Since advocates (legal practitioners) are prohibited (by duly notified
Rules) from representing
either side at the 2nd Appeal stage, there can be no objection to
their being disallowed at lower proceedings.

Sarbajit

On 8/20/12, Joshi NM <naishadhjoshi@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Request for information was made u/s 6 properly.
> Information was public record and no difficulty for giving it.
>
> Time limitation is well over.
> No information is provided or no reason is given for refusal to provide
> information.
> In fact, no reply was given by PIO.
>
> First Appeal u/s 19 is filed properly.
>
> Appellate officer has granted hearing with clear instruction that:
> Appellant has to personally remain present and advocate will not be allowed
> to appear/represent the Appellant.
>
> Questions are:
> 1.can Appellant be compelled to appear in person to conduct appeal?
> 2.can advocate be disallowed to represent on record the appellant by
> rejecting Vakalatnama filed with appeal memo.
> 3.if formal rejection of Vakalatnama is issued in writing, what recourse is
> advisable?
>
> --
> *Best Regards,*
> -Joshi NM
>