India, Sept. 25 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to consider appointing a former high court chief justice as head of the panel to formulate a uniform national policy on post-retirement benefits, such as drivers, security, and stay in Government accommodations for former high court judges while travelling.

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was apprised by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati that the Government has decided to appoint a panel in pursuance of an earlier direction.

The law officers told the bench that a former secretary-level officer has been appointed to head the committee.

"I think a former Chief Justi...