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?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above


Answer: (b)
Explanation: CAT was established under Article 323A during Rajiv Gandhi’s tenure. It adjudicates the disputes with respect to recruitment and conditions of service and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or other local authorities within the territory of India or under the control of GoI.
The Chairman of CAT who has been a sitting or retired Judge of a High Court heads the Central Administrative Tribunal. Besides the Chairman, the authorized strength consists of 16 vice-chairman and 49 members. All the members for CAT are drawn from judicial streams.

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