New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- The ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) on Friday said it only has an administrative role in the appointment of the 63 judicial and technical members of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), clarifying its position amid scrutiny of its role in the hiring process at the corporate tribunal.

The NCLT independently handles the appointment and management of its officers and staff, including deputy registrars, court officers, stenographers, office assistants and multi-tasking staff, the ministry said in a statement. The government delegated these responsibilities to the tribunal through an October 2019 notification to ensure its effective and independent functioning.

The clarification came a day after a Supreme Court...