22.03.2021. Question on Administrative Law

Solution for the Question 22.03.2021 | UPSC law Optional Free Writing Practice.

The decentralised judicial system always presupposes that at the end justice should be served which is the most essential for any judiciary of the world. Constitution of India in article 227 empowers high court to supervise over such authorities.

The system of judiciary is not limited to judicial bodies it has been extended to various bodies like election commission, National commission for SCs and STs , National Human rights commission and many tribunals.

The power vested is limited like civil cases and may not include criminal cases.

The theory before empowering them with these power to act as an arbitrator in any case to which it is party or have some jurisdiction over it will have power to investigate and also can impose legal penalty.

Justice which is the ultimate goal of the authority ,if one found not satisfied can move to courts as well which are meant to furnish and interpret the law as the law is meant to be interpreted.

The theory didi not give complete arbitration and discretion to these bodies and authorities.

The authorities are made to

1. Reduce the burden of courts

2. Expertise in some particular area

3. Suo-moto cognizance

4. Simple procedures

5. Public awareness and speedy justice.

6. Increases the efficacy and efficiency of administration

7. In k.l Sahgal vs state of UP it is opined by the supreme court that state cannot act in quasi judicial or judicial capacity.