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The Centre notified the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2021, issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice.
FCAT
- Tribunals Reforms Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha in February, but was not taken up for consideration in the last session of Parliament. The President later issued the ordinance.
- In 1983, a decision was taken to establish the FCAT, a statutory body under The Cinematograph Act, headed by a member from the legal fraternity.
- Before the FCAT, filmmakers had no option but to approach the court to seek redressal against CBFC certifications or suggested cuts.
- The FCAT acted like a buffer for filmmakers, and decisions taken by the tribunal were quick.
Abolition of FCAT
- The move to abolish the FCAT along with other tribunals follows a Supreme Court order in Madras Bar Association vs. Union of India.
- In November last year, a two-member Bench directed the government to constitute a National Tribunals Commission.
- It said the Commission would “act as an independent body to supervise the appointments and functioning of Tribunals, as well as to conduct disciplinary proceedings against members of Tribunals and to take care of administrative and infrastructural needs.
Source: The Hindu
