In Brief
This judgment addresses confusion regarding the age of superannuation for members and chairpersons of various tribunals under Indian law. The Supreme Court clarified that ITAT members serve until age 62 (Presidents until 65); CESTAT members until 62 (Presidents until 65); AFT members until 65 (Chairpersons who are former Supreme Court Judges until 70); and CAT operates under old rules. The Court emphasized that judicial officers selected as tribunal members should not have less favourable tenure terms than in their original service. The Union government was directed to file a status report on tribunal vacancies and selection progress within two weeks.",
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