Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997 · Chapter IV: Appellate Tribunal
Section 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.]
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