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Oath Commissioner Appointment Notice Karnataka

The High Court of Karnataka is inviting applications from eligible Advocates for appointment as Oath Commissioners, with a deadline of 29.08.2022 at 4:00 p.m. Applicants must be between 2 to 4 years of practice and under 35 years of age. Applications must be submitted online, and only one application per applicant is allowed.
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Oath Commissioner Appointment Notice Karnataka

The High Court of Karnataka is inviting applications from eligible Advocates for appointment as Oath Commissioners, with a deadline of 29.08.2022 at 4:00 p.m. Applicants must be between 2 to 4 years of practice and under 35 years of age. Applications must be submitted online, and only one application per applicant is allowed.
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No.

DJA-I/33/2022 (OC) HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA,


BENGALURU,
DATED: 26.07.2022.

NOTIFICATION

SUB: Appointment of Advocates as ‘OATH COMMISSIONERS’


in the State – Last date for receipt of applications is
29.08.2022 till 4.00 p.m.

******

Applications in the prescribed proforma are invited from the Advocates,


for appointment as Oath Commissioners in the State of Karnataka, who are
qualified as on the last date fixed for receipt of applications i.e. 29.08.2022 till
4.00 p.m. as per Rule 5A of Chapter XI of the Karnataka High Court Rules,
1959 (as substituted by Notification [Link]-I/108/1995, dated: 19.04.2000)
and Rule 28A of the Karnataka Civil Rules of Practice, 1967, for administering
oath or affirmation on affidavits intended to be filed before the High Court of
Karnataka, Principal Bench at Bengaluru, Benches at Dharwad & Kalaburagi
and District Judiciary in the State, ON CIVIL SIDE ONLY.

1. No Advocate who has attained the age of 35 years as on the last


date fixed for filing of applications is eligible for appointment.

2. Advocates who have put in practice of not less than 2 years and
not more than 4 years, as on 29.08.2022, are eligible for
appointment and the appointment shall be made initially for a
period of 3 years and may be extended for a period till the
completion of practice of seven years.

3. Eligible Advocates seeking appointment as Oath Commissioners in


the District Judiciary shall submit their applications through
Online in the prescribed form together with necessary attested
copies of enclosures.
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4. Advocates seeking appointment as Oath Commissioners at
Benches of the High Court of Karnataka at Dharwad & Kalaburagi
shall submit their applications in the prescribed form alongwith
attested copies of enclosures to the High Court of Karnataka, Prl.
Bench at Bengaluru through on-line.
5. The last date for receipt of applications is 29.08.2022 till 4.00
p.m. and should be submitted on or before 29.08.2022 till 4.00
p.m. If the last date prescribed for submitting the applications to
the concerned falls on Holiday/General Holiday for the Office, the
very next working day will be the last date for submission of the
application.
6. Number of vacancies available at various places in the respective
Districts is appended to this Notification.
7. Only one application has to be submitted by each applicant.
8. Order of preference for appointment in respect of the place at
which the Advocate desires to be appointed as Oath Commissioner
may be indicated in Column No.12 of the application.
9. Affidavit Register, Receipt Books and Seals required for the use of
Oath Commissioners will be supplied by the High Court to the
Advocates who are appointed as Oath Commissioners, at their
cost.
10. The unfilled, abrupt, illegible applications and applications
received without attested copies of enclosures are liable to be
rejected.
11. Advocates who are selected as Oath Commissioners will be
intimated in due course.
12. Applications shall be received on-line only through the High Court
web site [Link].

Sd/-
(K.S. BHARATH KUMAR)
REGISTRAR (VIGILANCE).

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The document reflects administrative efficiency through its structured process: setting clear eligibility criteria, a firm submission deadline, and managing applications via an online system. The centralization of form submissions at specific locations (the High Court and district judicial offices) prevents duplication and ensures systematic processing. The provision of resources post-appointment and clear communication channels further exemplifies an organized administrative approach .

To be eligible for appointment as Oath Commissioners in Karnataka, advocates must not have attained the age of 35 years by the last date for application submission, i.e., 29.08.2022. Additionally, they should have practiced law for not less than 2 years and not more than 4 years as of the same date. The initial appointment will last for 3 years and may be extended until the completion of 7 years of practice .

The Karnataka High Court facilitates accessibility by allowing applications to be submitted online through the High Court's website. This includes applications for Oath Commissioners at the District Judiciary and the Benches of the High Court at Dharwad & Kalaburagi. Advocates are required to use the prescribed proforma and include necessary attested copies of enclosures with their applications .

Potential challenges include the risk of technical issues with online submissions, which could be mitigated by providing a helpline or hot desk service. Another challenge could be ensuring applicants precisely meet all criteria; this could be addressed through workshops or informational sessions ahead of the application window. Finally, the rejection of incomplete applications could lead to dissatisfaction; a pre-submission checklist or support service might help mitigate this issue .

If the application submission deadline falls on a holiday or a general holiday for the office, advocates are granted an extension until the very next working day to submit their applications. This ensures that no applications are missed due to office closures on holidays .

The Karnataka High Court has instituted measures to ensure the completeness and accuracy of applications, including rejecting applications that are unfilled, abrupt, illegible, or submitted without the necessary attested enclosures. Furthermore, each applicant is allowed to submit only one application, which must be completed in the prescribed form for it to be eligible .

The document stipulates that the initial appointment of Oath Commissioners is for a 3-year term. This term may be extended until the advocate completes seven years of practice. This provision ensures continuity and potential for longer service based on past performance and experience gained during the initial period .

Transparency and fairness are ensured through the explicit criteria published for eligibility, detailed guidelines on the application process, and the public availability of the number of vacancies at various districts. Moreover, the use of an online application system helps standardize submissions and eases the monitoring of the process .

Once appointed as Oath Commissioners, advocates are supplied with essential resources by the Karnataka High Court. These include an Affidavit Register, Receipt Books, and Seals, which are provided at the cost of the appointed advocates. This provision supports their administrative and operational needs in fulfilling the role .

Applicants can express their preference for the location where they wish to be appointed as Oath Commissioners by indicating it in Column No.12 of the application form. This allows advocates to be potentially placed in a preferred district or bench, facilitating better personal and professional alignment with their assignments .

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