Industrial Relations Code, 2020 · Chapter VII: Mechanism for Resolution of Industrial Disputes
Section 48: Disqualifications for members of Tribunal and National Industrial Tribunal
No person shall be appointed to, or continue in, the office of the member of a Tribunal or National Industrial Tribunal, respectively, if—-
(a) he is not an independent person; or
(b) he has attained the age of sixty-five years.
Explanation.—- For the purposes of this section "independent person" means a person who is unconnected with the industrial dispute referred to a Tribunal or National Industrial Tribunal or with any industry directly affected by such dispute.
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