Supreme Court approves Centre's proposal extending term of tribunal members
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Statutory, regulatory & quasi-judicial bodies· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Supreme Court approved the Centre's proposal to extend the tenure of chairpersons and members of various tribunals until September 8th while awaiting a new tribunal bill.
Background
The Supreme Court approved the extension of tribunal members' terms until September 8th. The Attorney General, R Venkataramani, stated a new tribunal bill regarding functioning and appointments is planned for the Budget or Monsoon session of Parliament.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyThe Supreme Court approved the extension of terms for chairpersons and members of various tribunals.
- PostR Venkataramani serves as the Attorney General of India.
- FactThe proposed extension for tribunal members is valid until September 8th.
For Mains
Q. Critically examine the need for a comprehensive legislative framework to ensure accountability and transparency in the functioning of quasi-judicial tribunals in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Accountability gap: Lack of a comprehensive law leads to concerns over the independence and oversight of tribunal members.
- Legislative delay: Reliance on interim extensions creates potential functional crises and judicial backlog.
- Institutional integrity: Need for clear rules on appointments and functioning to maintain the rule of law.
Keywords: quasi-judicial · accountability · legislative oversight · judicial independence · statutory framework
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