Q. Which among the following are quasijudicial bodies?
1. National Green Tribunal
2. Central Information Commission
3. Election Commission
4. NITI Aayog
5. Reserve Bank of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
A quasi-judicial body is a body which has powers and procedures resembling those of a court of law or judge such as an arbitrator or tribunal board. It is obliged to objectively determine facts and draw conclusions from them so as to provide the basis of an official action.
Option 1 is correct: The National Green Tribunal is a statutory quasi-judicial body that deals with the cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources.
Option 2 is correct: The Central Information Commission (CIis a statutory body created under the Right to Information Act, 200CIC is a specialised body adjudicating on matters related to transparency in governance. Thus, CIC is a Quasi-Judicial body.
Option 3 is correct: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is a specialised body adjudicating on certain matters related to elections. Thus, ECI is a Quasi-Judicial body.
Option 4 is incorrect: The NITI Aayog is a think tank that has replaced the Planning Commission in 201It is an advisory body. It does not have the power to adjudicate on any matter, or award any sort of punishments. Hence it is not a quasi-judicial body.
Option 5 is correct: Reserve Bank of India is a statutory as well as regulatory body created under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 193It is also considered to be a quasi-judicial body, as it has the power to punish any individual or bank found breaking the various regulations created for the banking sector.
| Important Tips National Green Tribunal: • The National Green Tribunal has been established under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010. • NGT is mandated to make disposal of applications or appeals finally within 6 months of the filing of the same. What is the composition of NGT? • The Tribunal comprises the Chairperson, the Judicial Members, and Expert Members. • They shall hold office for a term of 5 years and are not eligible for reappointment. • The Chairperson is appointed by the Central Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of India (CJI). |
