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Which of the following constitutional amendments introduced provisions for tribunals under Articles 323A and 323B, marking a significant structural addition to administrative dispute resolution in India?
A. 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976✓ Correct Answer
B. 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978
C. 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
D. 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002
💡 Solution & Explanation
The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 added Part XIV-A to the Constitution, introducing Articles 323A and 323B which empower Parliament and state legislatures to establish administrative tribunals for speedy resolution of service and taxation disputes. The 44th Amendment subsequently undid several emergency-era excesses but retained tribunal provisions with modifications. Tribunals reduce the burden of regular courts in specialized matters.
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