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      Question

      Section 13 of the Act protects the salary and conditions

      of service of the Presiding Officer/Chairperson after appointment. What does this protection entail?
      A They are entitled to a 10% annual increment automatically Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Their salary cannot be reduced below the level of a District Judge at any time Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C They are entitled to all benefits of a Government employee under CCS Rules Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D They cannot be transferred to any other Tribunal without their consent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Neither the salary and allowances nor other terms and conditions of service shall be varied to their disadvantage after appointment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Section 13 provides that the salary and allowances, pension, gratuity, and other retirement benefits of the Presiding Officer of a Tribunal or the Chairperson of an Appellate Tribunal shall be such as may be prescribed. Crucially, the proviso to Section 13 states that neither the salary and allowances nor the other terms and conditions of service shall be varied to the disadvantage of the incumbent after appointment. This security-of-tenure provision ensures judicial independence - the government cannot punish a judge by reducing his salary or benefits. This is consistent with constitutional norms applicable to judges and reflects the quasi-judicial nature of DRT adjudication.

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