Although I registered my self as the Advocate with the Bar Council I am not practising. But I think of registering myself as the Notary Public. Kinly guide me as to how would I proceed in this direction ?
Jagannathan B (Independent) 19 January 2010
Although I registered my self as the Advocate with the Bar Council I am not practising. But I think of registering myself as the Notary Public. Kinly guide me as to how would I proceed in this direction ?
Arvind Singh Chauhan (advocate) 19 January 2010
If you are not practicing you can't apply.
A V Vishal (Advocate) 19 January 2010
Qualifications for appointment as a notary
No person shall be eligible for appointment as a notary unless on the date of the application for such appointment-
(a) a person had been practicing at least for ten years, or
(aa) a person belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes and other backward classes had been practicing at least for seven years, or
(ab) a woman who had been practicing at least for seven years, as a legal practitioner, or
(b) he had been a member of the Indian Legal Services under the
Central Government, or
(c) he had been at least for ten years,-
(i) a member of Judicial Service; or
(ii) held an office under the Central Government or a State Government requiring special knowledge of law after enrolment as an advocate; or
(iii) held an office in the department of Judge Advocate General or in the legal department of the armed forces.)
DR.SANAT KUMAR DASH (Eye Specialist) 23 January 2010
PLEASE READ THE NOTARY ACT & RULES.