Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over Tribunals Hiring Private Contract Staff, Calls for Better Service

The Supreme Court has raised concerns over tribunals hiring staff on a contractual basis from private agencies, highlighting security risks and record management issues.

The court suggested that the staff of the tribunals must be appointed on a deputation basis and not on a contractual basis

The Court also addressed the poor service conditions in tribunals, noting that short four-year tenures deter qualified candidates.

It urged the Union government to implement effective reforms and announced plans to review the matter every fortnight.