The
Union Cabinet today gave its approval on the recommendations of the Group of
Ministers (GoM) on uniformity of tenure, retirement
age, re-appointment, pension, salary and allowances including medical
facilities, leave and travelling allowances for chairpersons/members of
Tribunals and other quasi-judicial bodies set up for through central
legislations.
The
recommendations of the GoM, as accepted by the
Cabinet, will have prospective effect through an overarching legislation.
Background:
In order to expedite delivery of
justice and make available domain expertise in adjudication, the Government has
set up various Tribunals under Central Acts, The terms of appointment and
conditions of service of chairpersons and members of these Tribunals are
different in many cases. The Government, constituted a GOM aimed at providing
uniformity across all Central Tribunals. The Supreme Court has also observed
the need for such uniformity.
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