2018 (3) TMI 643 - SC - Indian Laws

Selection process - selection of Chairpersons and the Judicial/Administrative/Technical/Expert Members for all tribunals - Held that - All appointments to be made in pursuance to the selection made by the interim Search-cum-Selection Committee shall abide by the conditions of service as per the old Acts and the Rules - all the selections made by the aforementioned interim selection committee and the consequential appointment of all the selectees as Chairman/Judicial/Administrative members shall be for a period as has been provided in the old Acts and the Rules - petition disposed off.

Summary

Issues:
Interim order for Central Administrative Tribunal composition and appointment process.

Analysis:
The petitioners sought an interim order regarding the composition of the Search-cum-Selection Committee for the Central Administrative Tribunal. They proposed specific changes to the committee structure and appointment process, including the appointment of the Chairman by the Chief Justice of India and extending the term of office to five years. The Attorney General for India agreed to most suggestions but proposed modifications to ensure compliance with existing Acts and Rules. The Court accepted the suggestions with modifications and directed their implementation for the selection of Chairpersons and members in all tribunals. The case was disposed of with a direction to list related matters after twelve weeks.