**Executive Summary**
This notification issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution extends the tenure of two members of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC). The extension is effective from August 5, 2026, and will last until September 8, 2026, or until the members reach the age of 67, whichever is earliest. This administrative action follows the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Tenure Extension Details**
* The Central Government has extended the service of Justice Shri Sudip Ahluwalia and Dr. Inder Jit Singh as Members of the NCDRC.
* The extension period commences on August 5, 2026.
* The term concludes on September 8, 2026, upon the member attaining 67 years of age, or until further orders, whichever occurs first.
**Legal and Regulatory Framework**
* The extension is granted under the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of Section 3 of the Tribunals Reform Act, 2021, and Rule 3(12) of the Tribunal (Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021.
* The appointments are regulated by the provisions of the Tribunals Reform Act, 2021, and associated service rules.
* The decision follows the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) as communicated by the Department of Personnel and Training on July 25, 2026.
**Impact Analysis**
**National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)**
**Impact**
The commission maintains continuity in its composition, allowing the specified members to continue their judicial and administrative functions without interruption during the extension period.
**Action Required**
The NCDRC must update its official records and bench compositions to reflect the extended tenures of the two members.
**Justice Shri Sudip Ahluwalia and Dr. Inder Jit Singh**
**Impact**
These individuals are authorized to remain in their official roles as Members of the NCDRC beyond their original terms, subject to the age limit of 67.
**Action Required**
The members are required to continue their duties in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated in the Tribunals Reform Act, 2021.
**Department of Consumer Affairs**
**Impact**
The department ensures legal and administrative compliance regarding the staffing of the tribunal as per the Cabinet's directions.
**Action Required**
Administrative records must be finalized to align with the Cabinet's approval and the provisions of the Tribunal Rules, 2021.
Key Entities Referenced
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC): The quasi-judicial commission whose members' tenures are extended by this notification.
Tribunals Reform Act, 2021: The primary legislation under which the Central Government exercised powers to extend the tenure of tribunal members.
Tribunal (Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021: The specific rules that regulate the terms, conditions, and tenure extensions of the appointed members.
Justice Shri Sudip Ahluwalia: A member of the NCDRC whose tenure has been officially extended through this gazette notification.
Dr. Inder Jit Singh: A member of the NCDRC whose tenure has been officially extended through this gazette notification.
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(एिसीडीआरसी) के जिम्नजलजखत सिस्ट्यों का कायवकाल 05.08.2026 स े 08.09.2026 तक अथर्ा 67 र्ि व की आय ु प्राप्त
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2. डॉ. इंिर िीत ससंह
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2. इि जियुजक्तयों की सर्े ा की ितें न्यायाजधकरण सुधार अजधजियम, 2021, न्यायाजधकरण )सेर्ा की ित)ें जियम,
2021 तथा इस जर्िय पर केंद्र सरकार द्वारा समय-समय पर िारी अन्य लाग ू जिििे ों, यदि कोई हों, के प्रार्धािों के
अिुसार जर्जियजमत होंगी।
[फा. स.ं ि-े 1/7/2021- सीपीय]ू
अिुपम जमश्रा, अपर सजचर्
MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
(Department of Consumer Affairs)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 31st July, 2026
S.O. 4302(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of Section 3 of the Tribunals Reform
Act, 2021 and the Rule 3(12) of the Tribunal (Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021 and with the approval of the
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) conveyed by the Department of Personnel and Training vide
communication no 9/17/2022-EO(SM-II) dated 25.07.2026, the Central Government hereby extends the tenure of the
following Members of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), with effect from
05.08.2026 and upto 08.09.2026, or until attaining the age of 67 years, or until further orders, whichever is the
earliest:
S.No. Name of the Hon'ble Member
1. Justice Shri Sudip Ahluwalia
2. Dr. Inder Jit Singh
2. The terms and conditions of these appointments shall be regulated in terms of the provisions of the Tribunals
Reform Act, 2021, the Tribunal (Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021 and other instructions on the matter, if any,
issued by the Central Government from time to time.
[F. No. J-1/7/2021- CPU]
ANUPAM MISHRA, Addl. Secy.
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