Section 132. Savings in respect of other persons authorised to act as agents.

Bare Act

Nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to prohibit--

(a) the applicant for a patent 1*** from drafting any specification or appearing or acting before the Controller; or

(b) an advocate, not being a patent agent, from taking part in any 2[hearing before the Controller on behalf of a party who is taking part in any proceedings under this Act].