Section 7, Local Courts Act, 1963

The appointment, promotion, transfer, termination of appointment, dismissal, disciplinary control and terms of service of the clerk and other officers of a Local Court or Group Local Appeal Court shall be subject to the approval of the Minister, and no person may be appointed to any office under any such Court unless he shall have complied with such Rules concerning proficiency as may from time to time be made by the Minister. [Margin: Duties of clerk.]