CJ Term
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has categorically dismissed rumors circulating regarding a purported proposal to extend the term of office for the Chief Justice (CJ) to three years.
Tarar firmly stated that there has been no formal submission or consideration of such a proposal within the government.
He emphasized that any speculation regarding such a decision, particularly on social media platforms, is entirely unfounded and lacks merit.
The minister’s remarks come in response to various reports aired on multiple television channels suggesting that the government is contemplating an amendment to allow each chief justice to serve a three-year tenure.
These reports have sparked concerns and discussions, particularly concerning the impending superannuation of Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, expected in October of this year.
If enacted, the proposed rule change could potentially influence the trajectory of future chief justiceships, introducing implications for succession planning within the judiciary.
However, Tarar’s statement firmly denies the existence of any concrete plans in this regard, assuring the public that no such proposal has been formally entertained by the government.
The speculation surrounding the tenure extension for the chief justice has stirred debate and apprehension within legal and political circles.
Critics have raised questions about the potential impact on judicial independence and the established norms of judicial appointments and retirements.
In light of Tarar’s clarification, it remains to be seen whether the government will address these speculations or whether they will continue to circulate in the absence of official confirmation or denial.
As discussions persist, stakeholders await further developments to ascertain the government’s stance on this contentious issue within the legal landscape.
