What is the term of the Presiding Officer of Employees' Provident Funds Appellate Tribunal ?

The term of the Presiding Officer of the Employees' Provident Funds Appellate Tribunal (EPFAT) is governed by Section 7E of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. According to this section, the Presiding Officer holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office or until he attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier. Although the Finance Act, 2017 abolished the EPFAT and transferred its jurisdiction to the Central Government Industrial Tribunal (CGIT), the specific statutory provision of the 1952 Act remains the standard reference for this body in competitive examinations. Official vacancy circulars from the Ministry of Labour and Employment have historically confirmed these criteria for the post.