Section 114 of THE ELECTRICITY ACT, 2003
The Chairperson of the Appellate Tribunal or a Member of the Appellate
Tribunal shall hold office as such for a term of three years from the date on which he enters upon his office:
Provided that such Chairperson or other Member shall be eligible for reappointment for a second term of three years:
Provided further that no Chairperson of the Appellate Tribunal or Member of the Appellate Tribunal shall hold office as such after he has attained,-
- (a)in the case of the Chairperson of the Appellate Tribunal , the age of seventy years;
- (b)in the case of a Member of the Appellate Tribunal, the age of sixty-five years. Terms and conditions of service.
Summary
- The Chairperson and other Members of the Appellate Tribunal hold office for a standard term of three years.
- The Chairperson and Members are eligible to be re-appointed for a second term of three years.
- The Chairperson of the Tribunal must retire upon reaching seventy years of age.
- Ordinary Members of the Tribunal must retire upon reaching sixty-five years of age.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the normal term of office for the Chairperson of the Appellate Tribunal under Section 114 of The Electricity Act, 2003?
Under Section 114 of The Electricity Act, 2003, the Chairperson of the Appellate Tribunal holds office for a term of three years from the date of entering office.
2. Can a Member of the Appellate Tribunal be re-appointed under Section 114 of The Electricity Act, 2003?
Yes, under Section 114 of The Electricity Act, 2003, both the Chairperson and the other Members are eligible for re-appointment, but only for a second term of three years.
3. What is the age limit for the Chairperson of the Appellate Tribunal under Section 114 of The Electricity Act, 2003?
Under Section 114 of The Electricity Act, 2003, the Chairperson cannot hold office after reaching the age of seventy years.
4. Is the retirement age for ordinary Members different from the Chairperson under Section 114 of The Electricity Act, 2003?
Yes. Under Section 114 of The Electricity Act, 2003, while the Chairperson can serve until the age of seventy, ordinary Members must retire upon reaching the age of sixty-five years.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 114 of The Electricity Act, 2003, what is the maximum number of terms a person can serve as a Member of the Appellate Tribunal?
Q2.Under Section 114 of The Electricity Act, 2003, if an ordinary Member of the Appellate Tribunal is appointed at the age of sixty-four, for how long can they serve?
Q3.Under Section 114 of The Electricity Act, 2003, what is the maximum age up to which the Chairperson of the Appellate Tribunal can hold office?
Q4.Under Section 114 of The Electricity Act, 2003, if a Member of the Appellate Tribunal is appointed for a three-year term, how does their tenure relate to the statutory requirement under Section 111 to resolve appeals within 180 days?