# The Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021

India enacted the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021 with the objective of reforming the tribunals in India.
Tribunals in India proved to be a big game changer for the fast delivery of justice in the country, in order to develop them more the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 was passed by the Government of India. In total there are 35 Sections in the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021

## List of Sections of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021

* Short title and commencement
* Definitions
* Qualifications, appointment, etc., of Chairperson and Members of Tribunal.
* Removal of Chairperson or Member of Tribunal
* Term of office of Chairperson and Member of Tribunal
* Eligibility for re-appointment
* Salary and allowances
* Amendment of Act 14 of 1947: Provides for the amendment to THE INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES ACT, 1947
* Amendment of Act 37 of 1952: Provides for the amendment to THE CINEMATOGRAPH ACT, 1952
* Amendment of Act 14 of 1957: Provides for the amendment to THE COPYRIGHT ACT, 1957
* Amendment of Act 43 of 1961: Provides for the amendment to THE INCOME-TAX ACT, 1961
* Amendment of Act 52 of 1962: Provides for the amendment to THE CUSTOMS ACT, 1962
* Amendment of Act 39 of 1970: Provides for the amendment to THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
* Amendment of Act 13 of 1976: Provides for the amendment THE SMUGGLERS AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE MANIPULATORS (FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY) ACT, 1976
* Amendment of Act 13 of 1985: Provides for the amendment to THE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS ACT, 1985
* Amendment of Act 54 of 1987: Provides for the amendment to THE RAILWAY CLAIMS TRIBUNAL ACT, 1987
* Amendment of Act 15 of 1992: Provides for the amendment to THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA ACT, 1992
* Amendment of Act 51 of 1993: Provides for the amendment to THE RECOVERY OF DEBTS AND BANKRUPTCY ACT, 1993
* Amendment of Act 55 of 1994: Provides for the amendment to THE AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA ACT, 1994
* Amendment of Act 24 of 1997: Provides for the amendment to THE TELECOM REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF INDIA ACT, 1997
* Amendment of Act 47 of 1999: Provides for the amendment to THE TRADE MARKS ACT, 1999
* Amendment of Act 48 of 1999: Provides for the amendment to THE GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS OF GOODS (REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION) ACT, 1999
* Amendment of Act 53 of 2001: Provides for the amendment to THE PROTECTION OF PLANT VARIETIES AND FARMERS’ RIGHTS ACT, 2001
* Amendment of Act 13 of 2003: Provides for the amendment to THE CONTROL OF NATIONAL HIGHWAYS (LAND AND TRAFFIC) ACT, 2002
* Amendment of Act 36 of 2003: Provides for the amendment to THE ELECTRICITY ACT, 2003
* Amendment of Act 55 of 2007: Provides for the amendment to THE ARMED FORCE TRIBUNAL ACT, 2007
* Amendment of Act 55 of 2007: Provides for the amendment to THE NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL ACT, 2010
* Amendment of Act 18 of 2013: Provides for the amendment to THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013
* Amendment of Act 7 of 2017: Provides for the amendment to THE FINANCE ACT, 2017
* Amendment of Act 35 of 2019: Provides for the amendment to THE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, 2019
* Power to amend the Schedule
* Rules to be laid before Parliament
* Transitional provisions
* Power to remove difficulties
* Repeal and saving
In total, the Act provides for 35 Sections.