S.P. SAMPATH KUMAR vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court clarified the appointment process for members of the Administrative Tribunal, holding that a High Powered Selection Committee headed by a sitting Judge of the Supreme Court should be established for Central Administrative Tribunal appointments, while for State Administrative Tribunals, it should be headed by a High Court Judge. The Court upheld the eligibility of advocates qualified to be High Court Judges for the Vice-Chairman position, emphasizing their capability to perform administrative functions. The time for setting up additional Benches was extended to December 31, 1987, and for introducing related legislation to July 31, 1987.