Administrative Tribunals As Arbitrators: Shaping The Landscape Of Dispute Resolution

Amit Kumar Samal, National Law University Odisha

1. ABSTRACT

This paper examines the role of administrative tribunals in dispute resolution and evaluates their effectiveness compared to traditional courts. Administrative tribunals are designed to handle specialized disputes efficiently, often offering quicker and more accessible resolution processes. This study explores how administrative tribunals address disputes differently from traditional courts, with a focus on efficiency, specialization, and accessibility. The findings suggest that while administrative tribunals offer significant advantages in certain contexts, there are areas where traditional courts still play a crucial role.

2. Introduction

Administrative tribunals are quasi-judicial bodies established to resolve disputes that fall outside the jurisdiction of traditional courts. They offer a specialized and streamlined approach to dispute resolution, dealing with issues such as labor disputes, taxation, and regulatory matters. This paper seeks to explore how administrative tribunals are more effective than traditional courts in resolving disputes, examining aspects such as procedural efficiency, specialization, and accessibility.

Research Question: How are administrative tribunals more effective than traditional courts in dispute resolution?

Objectives: To analyze and compare the effectiveness of administrative tribunals with traditional courts, focusing on procedural efficiency, specialization, and accessibility.

Gaps in Literature: While much research has been conducted on the efficiency of administrative tribunals, there is limited comparative analysis that examines both the advantages and limitations of tribunals versus traditional courts comprehensively.