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

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Correct answer: 2 only. Statement 1 is incorrect: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), a quasi judicial body, was established in 1985 under Article 323 -A of the Constitution through the Administrative Tribunal Act 1985 during Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s tenure, not during Lal Bahadur Shastri’s term (1964- 1966). Statement 2 is correct: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) members come from both judicial and administrative backgrounds. They include judges qualified for High Courts and officers from Central or State Governments, appointed by the President of India. This mix ensures swift and effective justice in administrative matters related to grievances of central and state government employees. 122

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

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