Lok Sabha passes Tribunals Reforms Bill amid din

Bill to set up a panel to oversee appointments to various national tribunals was cleared without a debate; Law Minister says it will bring uniformity to selection process and improve transparency

When the Bill came up for consideration and passage, it was passed by a voice vote without a debate as the opposition protests drowned the House proceedings.

The Cabinet has approved the Tribunals Reforms Bill, which establishes a National Tribunal Commission. This independent body will oversee appointments and functioning of approximately sixteen tribunals. The Supreme Court had previously directed the government to constitute this commission. Concerns were raised about tr