Right to legal representation permits authorised professionals or officers to present appeals before the Appellate Tribunal. The provision permits any person preferring an appeal to the Appellate Tribunal to appear in person or authorise chartered accountants, company secretaries, cost accountants, legal practitioners, or officers to present the appeal; it also allows the Central or State Government, local authorities, enterprises, and the Commission to authorise such professionals or officers as presenting officers to present appeals, with the professional terms defined by reference to the Explanation to section 35.