Incentives for DRs in Tribunals
ONE of the critical weaknesses highlighted by both industry as well as departmental officers is the inadequacy in the departmental representation of cases before tribunals and courts. While matters are handled by DRs in tribunals, they are handled by empanelled advocates and law officers in the high courts and the Supreme Court. Considering the importance of the task performed by the DRs, it is imperative to accord adequate functional support to them. Further, the DRs should be carefully selected and given sufficient incentives and necessary infrastructural support to perform their duties effectively. They should also be given specialized training before they are asked to appear for the department.