Q. Consider the following statements regarding Tribunals in India:
1.Part XIV-A dealing with Tribunals was added to the Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.
2.Article 323-A allows only the Parliament to create tribunals for service matters, while Article 323-B enables both Parliament and state legislatures to set up tribunals for other specified matters.
Which of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only 1

[B] Only 2

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 introduced Part XIV-A (Articles 323-A and 323-B) to provide for the establishment of tribunals in India.
  • Article 323-A empowers only Parliament to establish tribunals for service-related disputes of public servants.
  • Article 323-B empowers both Parliament and state legislatures to create tribunals for matters such as taxation, land reforms, industrial disputes, and elections.

Source- TH

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