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Section 54: Administrative powers of Chairperson of Appellate Tribunal

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Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 54

Section 54 confers powers of general superintendence and administrative direction upon the Chairperson of the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal.

  • Administrative Superintendence: Chairperson exercises general superintendence and direction in the conduct of Tribunal affairs.
  • Constitution of Benches: Exclusive power to constitute specialized Division Benches and assign statutory appeals and applications.
  • Roster Management: Chairperson regulates the allocation of business and daily cause list among various benches of the Tribunal.
Key Landmark Precedents:
  • State of Rajasthan v. Prakash Chand, (1998) 1 SCC 1: The Supreme Court ruled that the power of the institutional head to constitute benches and allocate rosters is absolute and cannot be usurped by coordinate benches.
  • L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India, (1997) 3 SCC 261: Affirmed that administrative superintendence in tribunals vests in the judicial head to guarantee institutional autonomy.
Courtroom Practice & Strategic Litigation Guidance:

To seek consolidation of multiple allottee appeals against the same promoter project, file a formal Administrative Transfer Petition before the Chairperson under Section 54.

Section 53 All 92 Sections of Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 Section 55