(1) For the purpose of appointment to the post of Chairman, there shall be a Selection Committee consisting of the following members, namely;
(a) The Chief Justice of India or a judge of the Supreme Court as nominated by the Chief Justice of India - Chairperson
(b) the Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue – Member;
(c) the Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Law and Justice, Department of Legal Affairs – Member;
(d) the Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training – Member.
(2) Any three members of the Selection Committee including the Chairman shall form a quorum for the meeting of the Committee.
(3) The Selection Committee may devise its own procedure for selection and appointment of the Chairman.
(4) The Selection Committee shall recommend a panel of three names in order of priority for appointment of Chairman.