"Tribunals are a part of the executive branch of the government which are assigned with the powers and duties to act in judicial capacity for settlement of disputes." Comment and name any four of such tribunals along wit

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"Tribunals are a part of the executive branch of the government which are assigned with the powers and duties to act in judicial capacity for settlement of disputes." Comment and name any four of such tribunals along with the aim of formation.

Answer & Explanation:

Tribunals in India are a part of the Executive Branch of the Government which are assigned with the powers and duties to act in judicial capacity for settlement of disputes. Part XIVA of the Constitution of India makes provisions for establishment and functioning of the Tribunals in India. They are quasi-judicial bodies that are less formal, less expensive and enable speedy disposal of cases. Debt Recovering Tribunal (DRT) has been established for expeditious adjudication and recovery of debts in order to reduce the non-performing assets. National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) consolidates the corporate jurisdiction of Company Law Board, Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction, Appellate Authority for industrial and financial reconstruction and winding up matters etc. vested with High Court. Consumer Forum has been established for settlement of consumer disputes. Motor Accident Claims Tribunal deals with matters relating to compensation of motor accidents. National Green Tribunal disposes cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests etc.

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