The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, introduced a new Part XIV-A to the Constitution of India, which deals with Tribunals. This part includes Article 323A, which provides for the establishment of administrative tribunals for the adjudication 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 owned or controlled by the Government.