CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -An Act further to amend the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985. (1) This Act may be called the Administrative Tribunals (Amendment) Act, 2006 .

Detailed explanation-2: -The 42nd constitutional amendment act of 1976 provided for the setting up of Administrative Tribunals in India. The original constitution did not contain any provisions with respect to tribunals. The 42nd constitutional amendment added a new part XIV-A and article 323 A to the Indian constitution.

Detailed explanation-3: -4.1 The Administrative Tribunals (Amendment) Act 2006 (1 of 2007) has brought about many changes in the Administrative Tribunals Act 1985. A new section 6 has been substituted pertaining to the qualification for appointment of Chairman, Vice-Chairman and other members.

Detailed explanation-4: -Under Article 323 A, only one tribunal for the Centre and one for each state or two or more states may be established. There is no question of the hierarchy of tribunals, whereas under Article 323 B a hierarchy of tribunals may be created.