Administrative Adjudication

Author

Mayawathi L T


Abstract

 Administrative adjudication is an important mechanism through which administrative authorities resolve disputes arising between individuals, organisations, and the State. With the increasing complexity of governmental functions, ordinary courts alone may not be sufficient to address every administrative dispute efficiently. Administrative adjudication provides a specialised and comparatively flexible method of dispute resolution through tribunals and other quasi-judicial authorities. This research article examines the concept, nature, scope, and evolution of administrative adjudication in India. It focuses on the role and functioning of administrative tribunals, principles of natural justice, judicial review, and the need to maintain a balance between administrative efficiency and protection of individual rights. The article also analyses important judicial decisions that have shaped administrative adjudication, including L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India, S.P. Sampath Kumar v. Union of India, and Union of India v. R. Gandhi. The study highlights the challenges relating to independence, procedural fairness, accessibility, and effectiveness of tribunals. It concludes that a wellstructured administrative adjudication system, supported by judicial oversight and adherence to constitutional principles, is essential for ensuring speedy, fair, and effective justice in modern governance. Administrative adjudication is an important mechanism through which administrative authorities resolve disputes arising between individuals, organisations, and the State. With the increasing complexity of governmental functions, ordinary courts alone may not be sufficient to address every administrative dispute efficiently. Administrative adjudication provides a specialised and comparatively flexible method of dispute resolution through tribunals and other quasi-judicial authorities. This research article examines the concept, nature, scope, and evolution of administrative adjudication in India. It focuses on the role and functioning of administrative tribunals, principles of natural justice, judicial review, and the need to maintain a balance between administrative efficiency and protection of individual rights. The article also analyses important judicial decisions that have shaped administrative adjudication, including L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India, S.P. Sampath Kumar v. Union of India, and Union of India v. R. Gandhi. The study highlights the challenges relating to independence, procedural fairness, accessibility, and effectiveness of tribunals. It concludes that a well-structured administrative adjudication system, supported by judicial oversight and adherence to constitutional principles, is essential for ensuring speedy, fair, and effective justice in modern governance. 


Keywords

Administrative Adjudication, Administrative Tribunals, Natural Justice, Quasi-Judicial Authorities, Judicial Review, Administrative Law, Reasoned Decisions, Rule of Law, Procedural Fairness, Access to Justice.



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ACTS AND STATUTES

1.Administrative Tribunals Act,1985  

BOOKS

2.I.P. Massey Administrative Law, Eastern Book Company.  

3.M.P. Jain, Principles of Administrative Law, Lexis Nexis.  

4.H.W.R. Wade & C.F. Forsyth, Administrative Law.

6.Constitution of India ,1950.

WEBLIOGRAPHY  

  1. https.//cgat.gov.in  
  2. https.//catjudgements.nic.in  

 

 

 

 

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