Lok Sabha passes Bill to set up panel to appoint chiefs, members of tribunals without debate
According to the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, its key aim is to improve efficiency, ensure independence, transparency and uniformity in the qualification and appointment of chairpersons and members of various tribunals
The Lok Sabha passed a Bill on August 10, 2026, to establish a commission responsible for appointing chairpersons and members of various tribunals without holding a debate. The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, aims to enhance efficiency, independence, transparency, and uniformity in the selection and appointment processes of these tribunal members.
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Bill amidst opposition protests focusing on the police actions against students during a July 20 protest against the NEET paper leak. The Bill, which will set up a National Tribunals Commission, will consist of a chairperson and four members, including two judicial and two technical experts.
The proposed commission will be headquartered in New Delhi, with the chairperson heading the panel. The Bill repeals the 2021 Tribunals Reforms Act, addressing concerns related to the separation of powers and judicial independence raised by the Supreme Court.
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