Consider the following statements about the UAPA Tribunal: 1. The Central Government can constitute the Tribunal by notification in the Official Gazette. 2. The Tribunal consists of one person, who must be a High Court Judge. 3. The Tribunal has powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure (1908). Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] All of the above

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1: The Central Government has the authority to constitute the UAPA Tribunal by issuing a notification in the Official Gazette, as per Section 5(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
Statement 2: The Tribunal is composed of a single member, who must be a Judge of a High Court. This requirement is explicitly stated in Section 5(1) of the Act.
Statement 3: The Tribunal possesses powers akin to those of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, enabling it to summon witnesses, receive evidence, and enforce attendance. This is outlined in Section 5(3) of the Act.

Source– TH