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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997

Chapter IV — APPELLATE TRIBUNAL

Section 14CQualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members

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Section 14C: Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members

14C. Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members

14C. Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members.— A person shall not be qualified for appointment as the Chairperson or a Member of the Appellate Tribunal unless he—

(a)

in the case of Chairperson, is, or has been, a Judge of the Supreme Court or the Chief Justice of a High Court;

(b)

in the case of a Member, has held the post of Secretary to the Government of India or any equivalent post in the Central Government or the State Government for a period of not less than two years or a person who is well versed in the field of technology, telecommunication, industry, commerce or administration.

Amendment notes (1)
  1. Subs w.e.f. 24-1-2000 Subs. by s. 11, ibid., for Chapter IV (w.e.f. 24-1-2000).