The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has clarified the distinction between its administrative responsibilities and the independent functioning of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in personnel matters. MCA stated that its role is limited to performing administrative functions in the appointment process of 63 Judicial and Technical Members of the NCLT. In contrast, the NCLT independently handles the appointment and management of its officers and staff, including Deputy Registrars, Court Officers, Stenographers, Office Assistants and Multi-Tasking Staff. This responsibility was delegated to the NCLT by the Government through a notification dated 14 October 2019 to facilitate its effective and independent functioning. The clarification follows certain news reports concerning personnel matters relating to the NCLT that were raised by the Hon’ble Supreme Court. The statement distinguishes the Ministry’s administrative role in the appointment of Tribunal Members from the NCLT’s independent authority over its own establishment and staff.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
MCA only performs administrative role in the conduct of appointment process for Judicial and Technical Members of the NCLT
Posted On: 30 OCT 2026 6:33PM by PIB Delhi
In the light of certain news reports concerning personnel matters relating to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) made by the Hon’ble Supreme Court, the respective roles of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and the NCLT may be seen in the context of the distinct responsibilities assigned to them.
The MCA only performs the administrative role in the conduct of the appointment process for the 63 Judicial and Technical Members of the NCLT.
The NCLT independently undertakes the process for appointment and management of its officers and staff, including Deputy Registrars, Court Officers, Stenographers, Office Assistants and Multi-Tasking Staff. The Government delegated this responsibility to the NCLT vide notification dated 14 October 2019, with a view to ensuring its effective and independent functioning.
