Up high court says only advocates can practice vat

PSPSPS (Practicing) (1344 Points)

09 August 2014  

Tax Lawyers Association vs. State of U.P (Allahabad High Court)


August 9th, 2014


Interim order passed that non-advocates cannot appear before VAT authorities or advertise services regarding filing of returns/ arguing

As an interim measure, we direct the respondents that no person whosoever, may be permitted to advertise in the Newspaper or any leaflet, inviting assesses for the purpose of filing of return or arguing before the authority under the VAT Act. Any person, who is not a registered advocate, shall not be permitted to appear before the Authority under the VAT Act