Ministry Says NCLT Appointments Are Administrative Only
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs says its role in hiring for the National Company Law Tribunal is only administrative. It states that the tribunal independently handles appointments and management of its officers and staff, including deputy registrars and stenographers. The clarification came after the Supreme Court raised concerns about possible interference.
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Context: The NCLT is a quasi-judicial body that hears company law disputes, such as insolvency and mergers, and it is overseen by the Corporate Affairs Ministry. Questions about who controls hiring at such tribunals matter because they affect how independent the bodies are.
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