Q1. What is the term of office for a Member of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)?
- 5 years or until the age of 62
- 4 years or until the age of 64
- 3 years or until the age of 65
- 6 years or until the age of 60
Correct Option: 1. 5 years or until the age of 62.
Explanation: Members of the CAT hold office for 5 years or until they reach the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier. In the case of the Chairman, the age limit is 65 years.
Q2. Which of the following statements about State Administrative Tribunals (SATs) is incorrect?
- SATs are created by the Central Government on the request of state governments.
- SATs handle service matters of Central Government employees.
- SATs have original jurisdiction over service matters of state government employees.
- The Chairman and Members of SATs are appointed by the President after consultation with the state Governor.
Correct Option: 2. SATs handle service matters of Central Government employees.
Explanation: SATs are created for state government employees, not for Central Government employees. Matters related to central services fall under the jurisdiction of CAT, not SATs.
Q3. Which of the following tribunals can be established by both Parliament and State Legislatures under Article 323B?
- Joint Administrative Tribunal
- Central Administrative Tribunal
- State Administrative Tribunal
- Industrial and Labour Tribunals
Correct Option: 4. Industrial and Labour Tribunals.
Explanation: Under Article 323B, both Parliament and State Legislatures can establish tribunals for matters like industrial and labour disputes, taxation, elections, and more. Article 323A is exclusive to Parliament, dealing only with administrative tribunals.
Q4. What is the guiding principle for the procedure followed by the CAT?
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- Indian Penal Code
- Principles of Natural Justice
- Central Vigilance Commission Manual
Correct Option: 3. Principles of Natural Justice.
Explanation: The CAT is not bound by the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC). Instead, it follows principles of natural justice, which ensures fair hearing, unbiased decision-making, and procedural fairness, providing a more flexible and accessible legal environment.
Q5. Which of the following benches of the CAT holds circuit sittings at Port Blair and Gangtok?
- Ernakulam Bench
- Calcutta Bench
- Guwahati Bench
- Madras Bench
Correct Option: 2. Calcutta Bench.
Explanation: According to the passage, the Calcutta Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal holds circuit sittings at Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) and Gangtok (Sikkim). This ensures tribunal access to geographically remote regions.