2015 · Q3
Which one of the following statement is incorrect?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- AThe Armed Forces Tribunal has the power to adjudicate disputes relating to conditions of service of persons subject to the Army Act, 1950.
- BFindings and sentences of court martial can be challenged before the Armed Forces Tribunal.
- CThe Chairperson and members of the Armed Forces Tribunal shall be appointed only after consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
- DThe Chairperson and members of the Armed Forces Tribunal can be removed only after consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
Explanation
Under the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007, the Tribunal adjudicates disputes on conditions of service of persons governed by the Army Act, 1950 (and the Navy and Air Force Acts), and appeals against court-martial findings and sentences lie to it — so A and B are true. Its Chairperson and members are appointed by the President only after consultation with the Chief Justice of India — so C is true. However, removal is by the President on the government's advice after an inquiry by a Supreme Court judge; consultation with the CJI is not required for removal. Hence D is the incorrect statement.