Can i represent my father in a civil case

Respected Advocates and Experts,

There is a small civil appeal before the JOINT COLLECTOR in which my FATHER is the RESPONDENT.But his health is not well and he cannot move any where.So, in the civil case appeal , can i REPRESENT MY FATHER in the appeal before the JOINT COLLECTOR, if it is yes, then what could be the procedure for it.Kinldy suggest me.

Regards ,