With reference to Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal, consider the following statements:

It was established by amending the TRAI Act of 1997 in the year 2000.

It consists of a Chairperson and five Members appointed by the Prime Minister.

The Chairperson should be or should have been a Judge of the Supreme Court or the Chief Justice of a High Court.

The Chairperson of the tribunal shall hold office for a term of 4 years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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It was established by amending the TRAI Act of 1997 in the year 2000. Correct: It was established by amending the TRAI Act of 1997 in the year 2000. It was set up to adjudicate disputes and dispose of appeals with a view to protect the interests of service providers and consumers of the telecom sector and to promote and ensure orderly growth of the telecom sector.
It consists of a Chairperson and five Members appointed by the Prime Minister. Incorrect: It consists of a Chairperson and two Members appointed by the Central Government.
The Chairperson should be or should have been a Judge of the Supreme Court or the Chief Justice of a High Court. Correct: The Chairperson should be or should have been a Judge of the Supreme Court or the Chief Justice of a High Court.
The Chairperson of the tribunal shall hold office for a term of 4 years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. Incorrect: The Chairperson of the tribunal shall hold office for a term of maximum four years or till the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier. Other members hold office for four years or till the age sixty-five years, whichever is earlier.

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It was established by amending the TRAI Act of 1997 in the year 2000. Correct: It was established by amending the TRAI Act of 1997 in the year 2000. It was set up to adjudicate disputes and dispose of appeals with a view to protect the interests of service providers and consumers of the telecom sector and to promote and ensure orderly growth of the telecom sector.
It consists of a Chairperson and five Members appointed by the Prime Minister. Incorrect: It consists of a Chairperson and two Members appointed by the Central Government.
The Chairperson should be or should have been a Judge of the Supreme Court or the Chief Justice of a High Court. Correct: The Chairperson should be or should have been a Judge of the Supreme Court or the Chief Justice of a High Court.
The Chairperson of the tribunal shall hold office for a term of 4 years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. Incorrect: The Chairperson of the tribunal shall hold office for a term of maximum four years or till the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier. Other members hold office for four years or till the age sixty-five years, whichever is earlier.

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