Question

The Central Government appoints Y as Director of DSPE on 1 July 2022. His initial appointment order is for two years. In 2024, in public interest, the Government grants him two successive extensions: first of one year, and later of another two years, both on recommendation of the Committee under Section 4A(1) with reasons recorded in writing. A challenge is brought to the last (two‑year) extension as contrary to the DSPE Act. Which is the correct assessment?

Q: Answer-The Central Government appoints Y as Director of DSPE on 1 July 2022. His initial appointment order...

The first proviso to Section 4B1 permits extension of the Directors tenure up to one year at a time on the Committees recommendation in public interest with reasons recorded, and the second proviso caps the total period at five years including the initial appointment, so a twoyear extension in one go is contrary to Section 4B.