Lok Sabha passes Tribunals Reforms Bill without debate
The Lok Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill without a debate. The legislation sets up a panel to oversee the appointment of chairpersons and members across national tribunals. The Law Minister said the mechanism would bring uniformity to the selection process and improve transparency in how tribunal heads and members are chosen.
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- Passed by the Lok Sabha without debate.
- Creates a panel to oversee appointments of chairpersons and members of national tribunals.
- Aim: uniformity in selection and greater transparency.
- Piloted by the Union Law Minister.
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