September 12, 2026

Section 54 – Advocates Act: Term of Office of Members of First State Bar Councils

Advocates Act, 1961 — back to Table of Contents

Section 54. Term of office of members of first State Bar Councils

Notwithstanding this Act, the term of office of the elected members of a State Bar Council constituted for the first time is two years from the date of its first meeting.

Proviso: Such members continue to hold office until the State Bar Council is reconstituted under this Act.