The Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, is central legislation that enables the establishment of administrative tribunals for adjudication of disputes and complaints with respect to recruitment, conditions of service, and the like. The Act provides for the establishment of administrative tribunals in various states and union territories of India. The tribunals are constituted by the central and state governments and are presided over by a chairman and two members.
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) is the primary administrative tribunal established under the Act. It is the principal institution for the adjudication of disputes with respect to recruitment, conditions of service, and other matters concerning Central Government employees.
The CAT has jurisdiction over all matters concerning Central Government employees, including those related to the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service, Central Government employees, and those employed in any other organisation under the control of the Central Government.
The High Courts in India can also entertain writ petitions under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. This provision enables a citizen to approach the High Court in cases of violation of their fundamental rights or abuse of power by any public authority. A writ petition or public interest litigation (PIL) is a legal remedy available to the public for getting redress for any wrong committed by the government or any public authority. The PIL is a powerful tool for the public to seek relief from the court in cases where their fundamental rights are violated or where there has been an abuse of power by any public authority.
The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country and has the power to issue a writ of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, and certiorari. These writs can be issued by the court in cases of violation of the fundamental rights of citizens or where there is an abuse of power by any public authority.
In conclusion, we can say that the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, provides for the establishment of administrative tribunals for adjudication of disputes and complaints with respect to recruitment, conditions of service, and the like, while the High Courts can entertain writ petitions under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for any wrong committed by the government or any public authority. The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country and has the power to issue a writ of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, and certiorari in cases of violation of the fundamental rights of citizens or where there is an abuse of power by any public authority.
