Five more years after retirement - but only for IAS?
The Babus have yet another scope for post retirement job. This time it is the CAT and what a bonanza, you can be there for five years after retirement. The Administrative Tribunals (Amendment) Act, 2006 has come into force from 19th February 2007 and now the Members will enjoy the status of High Court judges and can work till they reach the age of 65. But there is a catch. It is almost reserved for IAS as the qualification is minimum two years as Secretary to GOI or as Additional Secretary for five years. Not many non IAS officers have that kind of service.
Is CAT only a beginning and will other Tribunals also keep pace? Incidentally there are six vacancies now for the post of Judicial members and applications are invited.