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  • The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, replaces the 2021 Act, establishing a National Tribunals Commission (NTC) for selection, performance review, and discipline across 16 tribunals.
  • The NTC will have a chairperson (former SC judge/HC CJ), two judicial members, and two technical members, appointed by the Central Government with CJI consultation.
  • Key features include a National Tribunals Data Grid for case tracking, ensuring judicial independence, transparent selections, and timely appointments within three months.

In Summary

The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, seeks to replace the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 with provisions aligned with the Supreme Court directions in the Madras Bar Association judgment.

Key Details

FeatureProvision in the 2026 Bill
National Tribunals Commission (NTC)
  • A statutory body to be established by the Central Government, to conduct selections, review tribunals’ performance, and oversee discipline across 16 tribunals.
NTC Composition
  • A chairperson (former SC judge/HC Chief Justice), two judicial members (former HC Chief Justice/Judge), and two technical members with 25+ years' domain experience.
Appointment and Tenure of NTC’s Chairperson and Members
  • Appointment by Central Government (consultation with CJI for appointment of Chairperson or judicial members)
  • Five-year term or till the age of 70 years. 
Appointment and Tenure of Tribunal Members
  • Appointed by Central Government on recommendations of a Search-cum-Selection Committee. 
  • Five Year or Till Age of 70 years for Chairperson and Five Years or Till Age of 65 Years for Members. 
National Tribunals Data Grid
  • Development of a centralized digital portal containing all case-related information to track tribunal performance.

Significance of the Bill

  • Judicial Independence: Aligns tribunal operations with Supreme Court directives regarding the separation of powers.
  • Independent Oversight: Creates the NTC to autonomously manage administration and discipline across 16 different tribunals.
  • Transparent Selections: Entrusts candidate assessment to a judicially-led Search-cum-Selection Committee, reducing political bias.
  • Timely Appointments: Mandates the central government to finalize tribunal appointments within three months of receiving recommendations.
  • Digital Accountability: Implements the National Tribunals Data Grid for centralized tracking of case information and institutional performance.
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Tribunals

Quasi-judicial bodies established to adjudicate specific types of disputes, often specializing in areas like company law or telecommunications, aiming to provide faster and more specialized justice.

Statutory Body

A body established by a statute (an act passed by the legislature). Unlike constitutional bodies, statutory bodies are created by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature and their powers and functions are defined by the specific statute under which they are formed.

Separation of Powers

A doctrine of constitutional governance that divides the powers of government among distinct branches (legislative, executive, and judicial) to prevent the concentration of power and ensure checks and balances. The SC found the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021 to be in violation of this principle.

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