SC asks Centre to provide details of vacancies in Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to provide details of vacancies in tribunals, particularly Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals, amid concerns that vacancies could disrupt their functioning. The Centre said around 90 posts were vacant across tribunals, with the search-cum-selection committee handling 81 appointments. The bench also extended three NGT members’ tenures.