NEW DELHI, MAY 19 : The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended the tenure of all tribunal chairpersons, presidents and members whose terms are set to expire before September 8, in order to ensure uninterrupted functioning of tribunals across the country.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi passed the order during the hearing of a pending matter.
The issue was raised in the context of a National Green Tribunal judicial member whose tenure was due to end in June. The court extended his term as well till September 8.
Attorney General R Venkataramani, appearing for the Centre, agreed to the extension on behalf of the government.
The bench noted that the selection committee is scheduled to meet on September 8 to consider appointments and further extensions.
