Guidelines for engagement of Special Counsels for representing the Income-tax Department before High Court/ITAT/Other Courts

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....08, DATED 25-3-2008 The CBDT has been receiving references for engagement of advocates as Special Counsels for representing the Department in important cases before various High Courts, ITATs and other Judicial fora. Engagement of Special Counsels require the approval of the competent authorities within the Ministry of Finance as well as the Ministry of Law and Justice. 2. In order to s....

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....als should be accompanied by Proforma-A enclosed herewith. (iii) The CCIT/CIT should ensure that the advocate being recommended for engagement as Special Counsel has adequate expertise and experience in handling the nature of issues involved in dispute. (iv) Prior consent of the advocate proposed to be engaged as Special Counsel and the terms of engagement should be duly obtained. Furth....

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....why a Special Counsel is required to be engaged. It may also be clarified (a) Whether any statutory provisions is under challenge (b) Whether the case involves substantial question of law having wide ramifications (c) Whether large quantum of revenue is at stake(quantities of revenue to be specified) (annexure may be attached, if necessary)   6. Name(s) and address o....