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Tribunals Reforms and Recent Amendments

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Aimed at streamlining tribunal structures, merging or abolishing certain bodies to reduce fragmentation. The Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance and subsequent Act restructured entities like the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal. Critics worry centralization might undermine specialized expertise or independence. Courts have intervened to ensure proper tenure, appointment procedures, and maintain tribunal autonomy. Government defends these reforms as improving efficiency and consistency. Observers note that truly effective tribunals require procedural clarity, robust infrastructure, and minimal executive interference. Hence, balancing reorganization with judicial independence remains crucial for fulfilling the constitutional promise of fair, speedy dispute resolution.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is the right of a citizen under the Indian Constitution?

विधान सभा अध्यक्ष की योग्यता किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

अभियोजक की नियुक्ति किस प्रावधान के तहत होती है?

Who has the authority to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

अधिकारों की गारंटी किस अनुच्छेद के माध्यम से दी गई है?

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a state?

Who has the authority to remove the Vice President of India from office?

Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution is related to the financial emergency?

भारतीय संविधान में संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस आधार पर की जाती है?