The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2021 was passed by Rajya Sabha on August 9, 2021, in the absence of Opposition MPs
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Rajya Sabha passes Tribunals Reforms Bill in Opposition’s absence
The Rajya Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2021, in the absence of Opposition members, aiming to streamline tribunal functioning by abolishing certain appellate tribunals and transferring their functions to High Courts. The Bill replaces the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2021, and seeks to ensure a modern, independent, and uniform tribunal system as stated by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. It also provides for the search-cum-selection committee for appointment of tribunal members and sets tenure and eligibility criteria. This legislative move is significant for polity and governance sections in competitive exams.
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The Bill replaces the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2021 promulgated on April 4, 2021
It proposes abolition of certain appellate tribunals like the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal and transfer of functions to High Courts
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal stated the objective is a modern, independent, and uniform tribunal system
The Bill provides for a Search-cum-Selection Committee for appointments and fixes tenure of Chairperson and Members at 4 years or till age 70
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