Malaysia legislation

Section 17

Section 17

Any person, not being entitled to practise in Sarawak under this Ordinance, who—

General may make rules generally for carrying out the provisions of this Ordinance and, in particular, such rules may provide for—

(a)

regulating the practice and etiquette of the profession in Sarawak;

(b)

regulating the method by which accounts shall be kept relating to any moneys received from, or on behalf of, clients and the audit of such accounts;

(c)

fixing or taxing costs to be charged as between advocate and client;

(cc)

regulating disciplinary proceedings against any advocate who fails to comply with any rules made under this section;

(ccc)

establishing an Inquiry Committee and to make rules for regulating the hearing and investigation of matters before or by an Inquiry Committee; and

[Am. Act A692; Mod. F.L.N. 435/65; Am. Act A885.]

*(d)

prescribing any forms, fees or any other matter authorized or required by this Ordinance to be prescribed.

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