The Swaran Singh Committee’s (1976) Observation
- It proposed establishing administrative tribunals (at both the national and the high courts, which were overburdened with service cases brought by the government and state levels) to arbitrate concerns relating to working conditions,
- An all-India Appellate Tribunal to hear cases from labour courts and industrial tribunals.
- Tribunals to hear cases from diverse sectors (revenue, land reforms, and essential commodities). It was also suggested that the Supreme Court review the tribunals’ decisions.
The Administrative Tribunals
For some years, the government and the general public have been paying close attention to administrative tribunals in India. Administrative Tribunals were established in India under the 42nd constitutional amendment act of 1976. There were no provisions in the original Constitution regarding tribunals.
The Central Administrative Tribunal was established under Article 323-A of the Constitution to resolve disputes and complaints relating to the conditions of service of people included in public services and posts which are in connection with the Union’s or any other authority’s affairs being under government observation.