¹[36K. Qualifications for appointment as Presiding Officer of Appellate Tribunal.—A person shall not be qualified for appointment as the Presiding Officer of an Appellate Tribunal, unless he—

(a) is, or has been, or is qualified to be a District Judge;

(b) has been a Member of the Indian Legal Service and has held a post in Grade II of that Service for at least three years.]

1. Ins. by Act 15 of 2000, s. 20 (w.e.f. 12-6-2000).