3. QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT AS A NOTARY.- No person shall be eligible for appointment as a notary unless on the date of the application for such appointment (a) He had been practicing at least for ten years as a legal practitioner, or (b) He had been a member of the Indian Legal Service under the Central Government, or (c) He had been at least for ten years, - (i) A member of Judicial Service; or (ii) Held an office under the Central Government or a State Government requiring special knowledge of law after enrolment as an advocate; or (iii) Held an office in the department of Judge Advocate General or in the legal department of the armed forces.
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