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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 article of the Indian Constitution mentions the procedure for amendment?

न्यायपालिका की संरचना में किसका प्रमुख योगदान होता है?

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

राष्ट्रपति द्वारा दी जाने वाली शपथ किस अनुच्छेद में प्रावधिक है?

Who among the following appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

भारत का संविधान किस वर्ष अपनाया गया था?

Who among the following was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the President’s power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम आयु क्या है?

संविधान सभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से हुआ था?