Surabhi YadavAIR 14 · CSE 2025 · 180 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a constitutional or legal provision
Ans. 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act added Article 323-A and 323-B and made Tribunals as part of the constitution. Finance Minister recently tabled Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2021 with following key provisions-
Body · points
- Dissolution of some existing bodies eg Film certification Appellate Tribunal.
- Merging of some tribunals eg Competition Appellate merged with NCLAT.
- Search-cum-selection committee to appoint & remove tribunal members. Consist of CJI, 2 Secretaries nominated by Central Gov, sitting chairperson & Secretary of ministry under which tribunal made.
Issues with tribunals in India
Independence - Recently government make appointments. • Search-cum-selection committee can solve the issue. Law commission also recommended formation of committee consisting of members of both executive & judiciary.
Functioning - Huge burden of cases, lack of infrastructure, unsatisfactory service condition, delays by lawyers. • This area need further reforms.
Vacancy • Law commission recommend - filling of vacancy to start 6 months prior. Needs address.
Close · a summary
Tribunals are a great asset to the judicial system. They help overburdened courts share some responsibilities with Tribunals, which need further reforms as suggested by Law Commission.
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