Summary of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985
Pursuant to Article 323A, the Parliament enacted the Administrative
Tribunals Act, 1985 to provide for the establishment of Administrative Tribunals
for the Union and a separate Administrative Tribunal for a State or a Joint
Administrative Tribunal for two or more States for adjudication or trial of disputes
and complaints with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons
appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union
or of any State or of any local or other authority within the territory of India or
under the control of the Government of India or of any corporation or society
owned or control by the Government. The objective for setting up of
Administrative Tribunal is to provide speedy and inexpensive justice to the
employees on their grievances relating to service matters. Rules have been
framed for smooth implementation of provisions of the Administrative Tribunals
Act, 1985.
