November 2, 2026

Section 6. Term of office of Presiding Officer – Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993

Act: The Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 (Act No. 51 of 1993)
Chapter II – Establishment of Tribunal and Appellate Tribunal

6. Term of office of Presiding Officer

The Presiding Officer of a Tribunal shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office and shall be eligible for reappointment:

Provided that no person shall hold office as the Presiding Officer of a Tribunal after he has attained the age of sixty-five years.


Amendment: Subs. by Act 44 of 2016, s. 28, for the original section (w.e.f. 1-9-2016).