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    Question

    Consider the following statements about Tribunals in

    India:   1.      Supreme Court recently clarified that tribunals functioning under the strict parameters of their governing legislation cannot direct the government to make policy.  2.      Direct Tax Appellate Tribunal was established as the first tribunal in India.  3.      They intend to provide a platform for faster adjudication as compared to traditional courts.  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Supreme Court recently clarified that tribunals functioning under the strict parameters of their governing legislation cannot direct the government to make policy.  Tribunals are judicial or quasi-judicial institutions established by law. They intend to provide a platform for faster adjudication as compared to traditional courts, as well as expertise on certain subject matters.  1941: The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal was established as the first tribunal in India.  1969: The First Administrative Reforms Commission recommended that the central government set up Civil Services Tribunals at the national level and state levels

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