The Tribunals Reform Ordinance, 2021 Abolishes IPAB In An Effort To 'Streamline' Tribunals

A recent bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Minister of State Finance, Anurag Thakur. The bill proposed to reform the appointment of members and chairpersons in tribunals set up under various laws. It further provides a mechanism for filing an appeal directly to the commercial courts or the High Courts, as the case may be[1], thereby...