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SC extends tenure of all retiring tribunal heads, members till September 8
PTI | May 19, 2026 5:19 PM CST

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The Supreme Court has extended the terms of all tribunal chairpersons, presidents, and members. This decision ensures tribunals continue to function without interruption. The extension is valid until September 8. The Attorney General agreed to this on behalf of the Centre. A selection committee will meet on September 8 to discuss appointments and extensions.

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended till September 8 the tenure of all tribunal chairpersons, presidents and members whose terms are due to expire before that day to ensure uninterrupted functioning of tribunals.

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi passed the order during the mentioning of a pending case.

The matter was mentioned in the context of a National Green Tribunal judicial member, whose term is expiring in June. His tenure was also extended till September 8.


During the proceedings, Attorney General R Venkataramani, appearing for the Centre, agreed to the extension on behalf of the Centre.

The bench noted that the selection committee is scheduled to convene on September 8 to deliberate on appointments and extensions.


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