Q16 · UPPSC current affairs · 21 September 2026 · PIB · Central Administrative Tribunal Administrative Tribunals Act 1985 Article 323A

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Which Article of the Constitution of India enables Parliament to establish administrative tribunals for service matters of public servants?

A Article 323A

B Article 243G

C Article 312

D Article 280

Correct answer: (a) Article 323A

Explanation

Option A is correct because Article 323A is the specific constitutional provision empowering Parliament to create administrative tribunals. Article 312 deals with All India Services, Article 280 with Finance Commission, and Article 243G with Panchayats.

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Askable facts for Central Administrative Tribunal Administrative Tribunals Act 1985 Article 323A

Constitutional Provision

Article 323A

Why it mattersEmpowers Parliament to create service tribunals for Union and States.
Parent Act

Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985

Why it mattersStatutory basis for establishment and jurisdiction of CAT and State Administrative Tribunals.
Judicial Review Precedent

L. Chandra Kumar Case (1997)

Why it mattersRestored High Court judicial review power over tribunal decisions.

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