PRESS RELEASE ON THE 166th REPORT OF DEPARTMENT-RELATED PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES, LAW AND JUSTICE

The 166th report of the Department‑related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice, presented on 7 August 2026, reviews the functioning of various tribunals – Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Railway Claims Tribunal, Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal, National Green Tribunal and National Company Law Tribunal. It highlights staffing shortages, pendency spikes, digital infrastructure gaps, and the need for capacity‑building, better monitoring, and financial autonomy. The Committee recommends timely filling of vacancies, periodic manpower assessments, enhanced digital and physical infrastructure, specialised training, and mechanisms for faster case disposal and public awareness across the tribunals.