Rajeev Kher appointed as Compat member

Headquartered at Delhi, Competition Appellate Tribunal has designated former commerce secretary Rajeev Kher as its member.

Compat is a statutory organisation comes under the Corporate Affairs Ministry which hears appeals against rulings of fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI).

• Appellate Tribunal was established on 15th May, 2009
• It consists of Chairman and not more than two members and are appointed by Central Govt
• Dr. Justice Arijit Pasayat has been appointed as the First Chairperson of the Appellate Tribunal.
• Currently Justice G S Singhvi is the Chairman of Compat.
• Tenure of member is five years from the date of appointment or till reaching the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.