From a copy of the Model Rules framed by the Bihar State Bar Council (for short ‘Bar Council’), it appears that it was passed by the General Body of the Bar Council in its meeting held on 28.07.1991, vide Resolution No.54. However, since then it was pending for approval of Bar Council of India (Union Council), which finally approved it, vide its letter No.5414/2003 dated 22.12.2003 and since then, the Model Rules has come into operation. Rule 13 of the Model Rules prescribes that an Executive Committee of a Bar Association (registered/affiliated with the Bar Council) is to consist of a President and all office bearers; seven members elected by the General Body and five members co-opted by the President and office bearers. Rule 13 (A) lays down that any member of the Executive Committee, having experience of 25 years, and above shall be eligible to the post of President and Vice President and advocates, having experience of 20 years or above , shall be eligible for the post of Secretary/General Secretary and Treasure. Likewise, advocates, having a practice of 10 years or above, shall be eligible for the rest of the posts of office bearers. Office bearers shall be eligible for e