Under section 39(1) of the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002, a person preferring an appeal to…

Section 39(1) of the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002 allows a person appealing to the Appellate Tribunal to "either appear in person or take the assistance of an authorised representative of his choice" to present his case. The Explanation to the sub-section takes the meaning of "authorised representative" from the income-tax law.

Representation is therefore optional. It is not confined to advocates, and the appellant may appear in person. Presenting officers act for the other side: under section 39(2), the Central Government or the Director may authorise one or more authorised representatives, or any of its officers, to act as presenting officers before the Tribunal.