Rule 4A - Powers and functions of the Registrar

Registrar powers under Income-tax Appellate Tribunal rules cover record custody, receiving and processing appeals and issuing certified copies.

The Registrar and deputies have custody of Tribunal records and perform administrative and case-management functions under senior directions: receive and endorse appeals and related documents, scrutinise filings for conformity and limitation, point out defects and seek rectification, serve opposite parties and receive cross-objections, requisition and allow inspection of records, return documents on orders, issue certified copies, fix hearing dates and listings, segregate and consolidate cases, handle withdrawals and refunds with Bench orders, verify service, and obtain remand reports and other assigned administrative tasks.