Section 10 of The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010
A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a Claims Commissioner unless he--
- (a)is, or has been, a District Judge; or
- (b)in the service of the Central Government and has held the post not below the rank of Additional Secretary to the Government of India or any other equivalent post in the Central Government.
Summary
- To be appointed as a Claims Commissioner, a person must meet strict qualifications under the Act.
- One qualifying path is if the person is, or has been, a District Judge.
- Another qualifying path is if the person is in the service of the Central Government.
- If in government service, they must hold a post not below the rank of Additional Secretary to the Government of India, or an equivalent post.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What level of government service is required for a non-judicial officer to be appointed?
The candidate must be in the service of the Central Government and hold a post not below the rank of Additional Secretary to the Government of India, or an equivalent post.
Test yourself
Q1.Which of the following judicial qualifications makes a person eligible for appointment under Section 10 of The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010?
Q2.Under Section 10 of The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, what is the minimum rank required for a Central Government officer to be appointed as a Claims Commissioner?
Q3.Under Section 10 of The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, who is disqualified from being appointed as a Claims Commissioner?
Q4.Under Section 10 of The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, an officer serving in which level of government can be appointed as a Claims Commissioner if they hold the appropriate rank?