Mr. Renjith B. Marar, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner in W.P.(C) No. 13262 of 2020, has fairly submitted that the tenure of respondent No. 4 is due to expire on 17.08.2026. In view of the same, it is contended that, at this stage, the issue raised may be left open and be considered at an appropriate time in the future, if it is found that the person selected does not conform to the notification issued under Section 17(2)(a), which mandates that the Chairperson shall be a person of eminence who has rendered outstanding service towards the promotion of the welfare of children.

2. The learned Government Pleader has referred to the affidavit on record and submitted that respondent No. 4 was found to be the most suitable candidate during the selection process initiated under Rule 4 of the Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights Rules, 2012, and that it was on this basis that he came to be appointed.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner has drawn our attention to certain decisions of various High Courts to contend that t