'NCLT independently handles staff appointments': Corporate Affairs Ministry clarifies after SC remarks

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has released a statement detailing its administrative functions concerning the National Company Law Tribunal's hiring process, amid Supreme Court unease about possible meddling. The ministry reassured that the NCLT retains independent control over its personnel appointments, with the recruitment authority resting with the NCLT president. Furthermore, the Supreme Court hearing brought to light issues around outsourcing recruitment of administrative staff.