Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 · Chapter IV: Procedure
Section 19: Right to legal representation and presenting officers
(1) A person making an application to the Claims Tribunal may either appear in person or take the assistance of a legal practitioner of his choice to present his case before the Claims Tribunal.
(2) A railway administration may authorise one or more legal practitioners or any of its officers to act as presenting officers and every person so authorised by it may present its case with respect to any application before the Claims Tribunal.
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