Test: Tribunals - UPSC MCQ

Tribunals were not part of the original constitution, but they were incorporated in the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.

Article 323-A of the Indian Constitution deals with Administrative Tribunals.

Article 323-B of the Indian Constitution deals with tribunals for other matters.

Under Article 323-B, both Parliament and state legislatures can establish tribunals with respect to matters falling within their legislative competence.

The main purpose of establishing tribunals in India is to reduce the workload of courts, expedite decisions, and provide a forum manned by lawyers and experts in the areas falling under the jurisdiction of the tribunal.

Administrative Tribunals in India were set up by an act of Parliament, Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985.

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has jurisdiction to deal with service matters pertaining to Central Government employees.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) deals with effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources.

The Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) was established under the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007.

Administrative Tribunals are not bound by strict rules of procedure and evidence prescribed by civil procedure courts