Section 14-I of The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997
Distribution of business amongst Benches.
1[14-I. Distribution of business amongst Benches.--Where Benches are constituted, the Chairperson of the Appellate Tribunal may, from time to time, by notification, make provisions as to the distribution of the business of the Appellate Tribunal amongst the Benches and also provide for the matters which may be dealt with by each Bench.]
Summary
- When the Appellate Tribunal has multiple Benches, the Chairperson is authorized to organize how the work is divided.
- This distribution of business amongst the Benches must be done through formal notifications.
- The Chairperson has the power to specify which specific matters or topics will be handled by each individual Bench.
- This administrative power ensures efficient division of labor and prevents overlapping of cases.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How does the Chairperson of the Appellate Tribunal notify the distribution of business under the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997?
The Chairperson does this from time to time by issuing a formal notification.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 14-I of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, by what method does the Chairperson distribute business amongst the Benches?
Q2.Who is authorized to make provisions regarding which matters are dealt with by each Bench of the Appellate Tribunal under Section 14-I of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997?
Q3.Under Section 14-I, when can the Chairperson of the Appellate Tribunal distribute business amongst Benches?
Q4.How does Section 14-I interact with Section 14B of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997?