FORM – A

Column - I

APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF PRACTICE

[Sec Rule 8.3 of the Bar Council of India Certificate of Practice (Verification) Rules, 2015]

To,
* Attested
The Secretary,
passport size
Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh,
High Court Premises, photograph of
Hyderabad – 500 066 the advocate
in robes

Madam,

Sub : Application for issuance of Certificate of Practice (AP/_________/_________)

***

I hereby apply to the State Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh for issuance of Certificate
of Practice

My full particulars are as follows:-

1. Enrollment number on the Rolls of Bar

Council of A.P.

2. Date of Enrollment
3. Name of the Advocate
(As given in the Enrolment Certificate)

4. Father’s Name
5. Present Residential Address

6. Name of Institution and University Name of the School / Board Year of

from where advocate has done his
passing
i) Matriculation / 10th Std.

ii) Graduation Name of College / University Year of

passing

iii) B.L / LL.B. Degree Name of College / University Year of

passing

* Attestation by President / Secretary of the Bar Association

7. Office Address with Telephone No.

Mobile No.
E-Mail
Website
8. Place of Practice
(as given in the application form for enrolment)
9. Present Place of Practice

10. Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy)

11. Name of Bar Association of which
applicant is a member
12. Whether the applicant after enrollment
has joined any Government / Semi-
Govt. or Private Service or any other
kind of service, if so full particulars be
furnished with date of joining of such
services

13. Whether the applicant after enrollment

has joined any business, as a full
partner / sleeping partner, if so, full
particulars be supplied, with an
attested copy of business instrument
like Partnership deed, MOU,
Agreements etc.

14. Whether the applicant, after

enrollment has incurred any
disqualification as mentioned in
Section 24-A of the Act, if so, certified
copy of judgment / other be attached.

15. Whether applicant, at present, is

facing any disciplinary proceedings /
convicted in any Criminal Proceedings
or not, if so, full particulars be given

16. Delay , if any, in submitting the

application form, reasons to be given

17. PROCESS FEE Demand Date & Name of Bank

Draft No. Amount and Branch
Rs. 250 /-
(if the application is filed on or before 30.06.2016)

WITH LATE FEE

Rs. 250 /- + Rs. 100/-

(if the application is filed with late fee of Rs. 100/-
application can be filed upto 31-12-2016)

WITH PENALTY

Rs. 250 /- + Rs.100/- + Rs. 50/- per month

(with late fee of Rs.100/- + 50/- per month application
can be filed upto 30-06-2017)
18. Place where the advocate intends to Name of Bar Association and place
cast his vote

i) For Bar Council Election

ii) For Bar Association Election

19. Any other information, applicant wants

to submit about his distinctions

20. If the advocate is not a member of any

Bar Association (registered and
recognized by the concerned State
Bar Council), the reason for not being
a Member of Bar Association

20. a. Whether the advocate intends Yes No

to become the Member of Bar
Association in future (put a “X” mark)

I verify that the information / particulars furnished by me are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge and nothing has been kept concealed therein.

I am also submitting herewith Column-II and III of this Form ‘A’

Place :

Date : Full Signature of Advocate

 FORM – A

Column – II (Declaration)

[ Sec Rule 8.4 (ii) of Bar Council of India Certificate and Place of Practice
(Verification) Rules, 2015 ]

I,______________________________________________________________________

son of ___________________________________ aged about ____________________

Resident of ______________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Enrolled as an advocate on the rolls of the Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh vide certificate

of enrollment dated ______________ and enrolment No. AP/_______/_______ do hereby

solemnly affirm and declare as follows.

1. That after having obtained Certificate of enrolment form the Bar Council of Andhra
Pradesh under Section 22 of the Advocates Act, I have not left practice in law.

2. That I usually practice ___________________________ and I intend to cast my vote

i. In the elections of the State Bar Council at _______________________________

ii. In the elections of Bar Association_______________________________________

(Name and place of Bar Association)

3. That since my enrolment as an advocate, I have not switched over to any other

profession / Services / Business and that thereafter, I am doing practice in law.

Date :

Full Signature of the

Declarant - Advocate
 FORM – A

Column – III (Certification)

[ Sec Rule 8.4 (iv) of Bar Council of India Certificate and Place of Practice
(Verification) Rules, 2015 ]

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that Shri / Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. ________________________________

______________Advocate, S/o, D/o _________________________________________ is a

bonafide member of the Bar practicing usually at ____________________________ (name of

the Bar Association, in any) and he/she has been practicing law since joining this Bar from the

year _______________ and has not left such practice and I further certify that the particulars

disclosed by him / her in the accompanying application are correct to my knowledge and

belief.

Date :

Full Signature with name Full signature with name

of Authorized Member President / Secretary,
Bar council of State of Andhra Bar Association
Pradesh (seal)

N. B.  If the certification is made by any authorized member, State Bar Council or

Bar Council of India, then the declaration should contain / attach the certified
copies of at least 5 Vakalatnamas / 5 memos of appearance or any other
document/cause list establishing that the advocate has been in practice for
last 5 years.

If such proof is not furnished, then the Administrative Committee shall

consider the reason (if any) thereof and can pass orders to take an
undertaking or affidavit from the Advocate, only after furnishing the affidavit
asked by the Administrative Committee of State Bar Council, the application
for verification shall be entertained and C.O.P. (Form – B) would be granted.
 BAR COUNCIL OF THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH :: HYDERABAD
High Court Premises, Hyderabad – 500 066.

Ph. No. 2452 0443

E-Mail : [email protected]
[email protected]

Bar Council of India Certificate and Place of Practice

(Verification) Rules, 2015

DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED :-

1) Form – A – Column – I

2) Form – A – Column – II

3) Form – A – Column – III

4) Enrolment Certificate ( Photo copy)

5) S.S.L.C. Certificate (Photo copy)

6) Intermediate for 5 years Law Course (Photo copy)

7) Degree Certificate (Photo copy)

8) Law Degree / Provisional Certificate (Photo copy)

9) One additional passport size photograph in robes

10) Demand draft for a sum of Rs. 250 /- drawn in favour of “Secretary, Bar Council
of Andhra Pradesh” on or before 30-06-2016

11) Five vakalatnamas / memo of appearance / cause list / judgment or order copies to
establish that he / she is a practicing for the pass five years in case certificate is
obtained from Member, Bar Council of A.P.

OR

If he / she is attached with (Registered some law or Solicitor Firm, he/she shall
furnish a certificate to that effect from the Authorized Officer of concerned firm
showing details as to for what period Candidate / Advocate has served the firm and
nature of his / her details.