The 42ndconstitutional 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 42ndconstitutional amendment added a new part XIV-A and article 323 A to the Indian constitution.
Article 323 A empowers the parliament to provide for the establishment of administrative tribunals.
Administrative Tribunals adjudicate the disputes and complaints relating to the recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to the
public service and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union and the States.
The chairman of the central administrative tribunal shall be a sitting or retired judge of a high court.
The chairman, vice-chairman, and the members of the central administrative tribunals are appointed by the President.
Justice L Narasimha Reddy is the current chairman of the central administrative tribunal.
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