The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997 · III — POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE AUTHORITY

Section 14C. Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

14C. Qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members. —A person shall not be qualified for appointment as the Chairperson or a Member of the Appellate Tribunal unless he— (a) in the case of Chairperson, is, or has been, a Judge of the Supreme Court or the Chief Justice of a High Court; (b) in the case of a Member, has held the post of Secretary to the Government of India or any equivalent post in the Central Government or the State Government for a period of not less than two years or a person who is well versed in the field of technology, telecommunication, industry, commerce or administration.

Source: India Code