- Statement 1: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was established under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985. Its jurisdiction covers recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union. This statement is correct. - Statement 2: Section 2 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, explicitly states that the Act does not apply to persons who are members of the naval, military, or air forces or of any other armed forces of the Union. Therefore, the CAT does not adjudicate disputes for members of the defence forces. This statement is incorrect. - Statement 3: Section 2 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, also explicitly states that the Act does not apply to officers and servants of the Supreme Court or of any High Court. Therefore, the CAT does not adjudicate disputes for officers and servants of the Supreme Court or High Courts. This statement is incorrect.
The Central Administrative Tribunal adjudicates disputes with respect to the recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union members of the defence forces officers and servants of the Supreme Court or of any High Court in India Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2013 · Topic: Lokpal and Important Commissions (National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and State Human Rights Commissions (SHRC))
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