Statutory Bodies
- These are non-constitutional bodies because they are not mentioned in the Constitution.
- Additionally, Some of the important Statutory Bodies are Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), Central Information Commission (CIC), Unique Identification Development Authority of India (UIDAI)
- Statutory bodies create and operate under the provisions of their own enabling legislation. This legislation defines the agency’s purpose and specific powers.
- Statutory Bodies are not restricted to particular domains or departments. An Example would be Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). Its role is to monitor all vigilance activity under the Central Government and to advise various Central Government authorities.
- Furthermore, Statutory Bodies have the authority to make laws within the limits of their enabling legislation.
Quasi Judicial Bodies
- A quasi-judicial body can be an individual or a group with powers similar to those of a court of law.
- The following are some of the most important quasi-judicial bodies:
- Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, National Green Tribunal, Banking Ombudsman, Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Railway Claims Tribunal etc.
- Limiting the quasi-judicial activity to issues pertaining to the specific administrative agency. To alleviate the burden on the courts, these bodies are set up.
- Quasi-Judicial Bodies have the authority to adjudicate and impose penalties on the guilty.
- Quasi Judicial Bodies have their powers limited to specific domains. Examples would be Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Railway Claims Tribunal etc.
- According to the scope of current laws, quasi-judicial bodies must render decisions in disputes.
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