Written arguments

You can file your written submissions at the time of the case posted for final arguments.

Can a advocate after taking vakalatnama, collecting a fee, filing case and appearing for RA now say he collected fee only for filing but not for hearing ? He never said he was collecting fee for drafting & filing only.

It depends upon person to person and case to case under prevailing circumstances, where no comments can be offered by either of the experts on this platform, as it is a contract between you and your advocate.

However, you may personally or through some other prudent lawyer should proceed the case in your interest.

Thank you for your prompt response. I wish to conclude this conversation with final follow up query. Where can I verify the contractual terms with the advocate whether vakalatnama itself is considered a contract or any separate written conditions signed would be treated as contract. 

Execution of Vakalatnama (power of attorney) by a client in favour of the lawyer and accepted by him/her, is a complete contract.

In the absence of contractual agreement in writing, the oral agreement will be taken into consideration.

Many advocates charge their fees at each stage of the case, hence you confirm what was the fees paid at different stages of the case and if you don't want to continue with the same advocate you can ask for NOC and engage a different advocate on the terms of new advocate.

Which Tribunal? What is the Case (OA) No.?

As regards the isse with the advocate, a separate action needs to be initiated and pursued.