https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=570 The document explains that an authorized representative may appear in tribunal proceedings subject to prescribed qualifications and filing requirements, including submission of authorization with the memorandum or an undertaking to file vakalatnama. Procedural rules require the tribunal to notify hearing dates, permit adjournments on terms, and provide consequences for non appearance. Crucially, hearing dates are fixed by the tribunal and are not at the unilateral convenience of parties or their representatives; requests to treat hearing dates as personal appointments are inconsistent with tribunal procedure. en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0530 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:34:51 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=570 The document explains that an authorized representative may appear in tribunal proceedings subject to prescribed qualifications and filing requirements, including submission of authorization with the memorandum or an undertaking to file vakalatnama. Procedural rules require the tribunal to notify hearing dates, permit adjournments on terms, and provide consequences for non appearance. Crucially, hearing dates are fixed by the tribunal and are not at the unilateral convenience of parties or their representatives; requests to treat hearing dates as personal appointments are inconsistent with tribunal procedure. Articles Service Tax Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=570