GS PrelimsPolityTribunal System2009

Consider the following statements : 1. Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was set up during the Prime Ministership of Lal Bahadur Shastri. 2. The Members for CAT are drawn from both judicial and administrative streams. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

A

1 only

B

2 only

C

Both 1 and 2

D

Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. Statement 1: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was set up in 1985 through the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985. This was during the Prime Ministership of Rajiv Gandhi, not Lal Bahadur Shastri (who was PM 1964-66). Statement 1 is incorrect. 2. Statement 2: The Members for CAT are indeed drawn from both judicial and administrative streams, as stipulated by the Act, to ensure expertise from both fields in adjudicating service matters. Statement 2 is correct. *Self-Correction*: The provided answer key is 'c' (Both correct). However, Statement 1 is factually incorrect. Following the key, Statement 1 is considered correct, but the analysis reflects the factual position.

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