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      Question

      Under Section 15(2), removal of the Presiding Officer of

      a DRT requires an inquiry conducted by which authority?
      A A committee constituted by the Central Government Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B The Chairperson of the DRAT having jurisdiction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C The Chief Justice of India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D A Judge of the Supreme Court Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E A Judge of a High Court Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Section 15(2) provides that the Presiding Officer of a DRT shall not be removed except by an order of the Central Government on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity, after an inquiry made by a Judge of a High Court. The key distinction: removal of DRT Presiding Officer → inquiry by a High Court Judge; removal of DRAT Chairperson → inquiry by a Supreme Court Judge. During pendency of the inquiry, the Central Government may, after consulting the Selection Committee Chairperson, suspend the officer (added by Act 1 of 2013). This graduated inquiry standard reflects the hierarchical structure of the tribunal system.

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