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The Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026

Section 17. Term of office of Chairperson and Member of Tribunal.

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force,— (a) the Chairperson of a Tribunal shall hold office for a term of five years or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier; and (b) a Member of a Tribunal shall hold office for a term of five years or till he attains the age of sixty-seven years, whichever is earlier. (2) The Chairperson or Member of a Tribunal shall be eligible for consideration for reappointment in accordance with the provisions of section 14

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