SC strikes down Provisions of 2021 Tribunal Reforms Ordinance
On 14th July, 2021, the Supreme Court has struck down the provisions of Tribunal Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2021, which fixed the term of members of various tribunals as four years by stating the decision of the Government is irrational, arbitrary, and discriminatory.
What the SC said?
- The court held certain provisions of Sections 12 and 13 of the Tribunal Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2021 and Sections 184 and 186(2) of the Finance Act, 2017 as void, inoperative and unconstitutional.
- The majority verdict said the term of Chairperson of a tribunal shall be five years ....