19th Nani Palkhivala Memorial Tax Moot Court Competition by SASTRA University [Cash Prizes Worth Rs 90K]: Register by Feb 18

About SASTRA University

Started in the year 2008, School of Law, SASTRA University aims to provide students with diverse knowledge in the fields of Social Studies, Business, and Economics integrated with legal education. The University has prepared several legal professionals who play a decisive and critical leadership role in meeting various challenges.

They do so not only as advocates practising in courts, but also as judges, policymakers, public officials, and civil society activists as well as corporate legal consultants in the private sector. SASTRA’s legal education prepares capable professionals to meet the emerging challenges of working in the globalized knowledge economy, in which the organization of law and legal practice are undergoing a paradigm shift. The University is also working closely with premier law schools abroad for meaningful internship and study abroad programs.

About the Competition

Mr. Nani Palkhivala was a multi-faceted personality lawyer par excellence, philanthropist, diplomat, author, and a pioneer in the field of law. His authorship series, “Law and Practice of Income Tax” as well as commentaries on the same have since set the benchmark in taxation and are still the guidebook for all tax enthusiasts in the country. Hailed as the “Gift of God to modern India” by Shri. Rajaji, Palkhivala was the epitome of persuasion, precision of argument, in-depth understanding of law as well as analytical, strategic, charismatic, and successful advocacy.

There can be no better way of sustaining the memory of perhaps India’s most extraordinary advocate than by instituting an annual tax moot court competition in his name. The Nani Palkhivala Memorial National Tax Moot Court Competition hosted by the School of Law, SASTRA Deemed University is a tribute to this great man.

Eligibility

All students enrolled in a 3-year LLB program or a 5-year integrated LLB program in a recognized University shall be eligible to participate in the 19^th Nani Palkhivala Memorial National Tax Moot Court Competition. The team shall consist of a maximum of 3 people, with 2 Speakers and 1 Researcher.

Theme

The moot proposition is based on Tax laws.

Prizes

• Winner – Trophy and Cash Prize of Rs. 50,000/-.
• Runner Up – Trophy and Cash Prize of Rs. 25,000/-
• Best Memorial – Trophy and Cash Prize of Rs. 5,000/-
• Best Speaker – Trophy and Cash Prize of Rs. 5,000/-
• Best Researcher – Trophy and Cash Prize of Rs. 5,000/-

Important Dates

• Last Date of Registration – 18^th February, 2024
• Last Date for Memorial Submission – 3^rd March 2024
• Last Date for Payment of Registration Fee – 13th March, 2024
• Online Rounds: Pre-Quarter and Quarter Final Rounds – 16th and 17th March 2024
• Offline Rounds: Semi-Finals and Final Rounds – 23rd and 24th March, 2024

Registration Fees

A registration fee of Rs. 3540/- must be made through a National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) on or before 13^th March 2024.

Registration Procedure

• All teams that are willing to participate in the competition will have to register by filling in and submitting the Google form available here.
• The last date for completion of the registration procedure is 15th February 2024.
• The registration of the team is for participation in the memorial round, based on which selections shall be made. Selected teams can register for the oral rounds through payment of the stipulated fee.
• Registration Fee: – A registration fee of Rs. 3540/- must be made through a National Electronics Fund Transfer (NEFT) on or before 13^th March 2024.
• Account Details
  • Name of the A/c: SASTRA University
  • A/c No.: 179802000000180
  • A/c Type: Current Account
  • Bank & Branch: Indian Overseas Bank, SASTRA Branch
  • IFSC/RTGS: IOBA0001798

The teams must also submit a copy of the invoice of the Registration fee payment while/after making the payment to [email protected].  

Uploading the Authorization letter is mandatory to complete the registration process.

Contact Information

• Phone Number: Anish V (+91 9789719288) – Convenor
•   Anupamaa S (+91 9176273273) – Co-Convenor
• Email ID: [email protected]

The Rule Book can be accessed here, schedule can be accessed here, moot proposition can be accessed here.