Finance Ministry Can't Treat DRT Officers As Subordinates': Supreme Court Reprimands Centre For Asking DRTs To Collect Data

Finance Ministry can't treat DRT officers as subordinates: The Supreme Court reprimanded the Finance Ministry for treating Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) officers as subordinates by asking them to collect data. The court emphasized the independence of DRT officers and their critical role in resolving financial disputes. The Finance Ministry's directive was seen as undermining their autonomy. The court's decision reinforces the importance of maintaining the independence of judicial bodies and ensuring they are free from undue influence or pressure from government departments.