Quiz on Administrative Tribunals

What is the primary function of an administrative tribunal?

• To enforce criminal laws

• To conduct public inquiries

• To create laws

• To resolve disputes

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of administrative tribunals?

• Not bound by rigid rules of evidence

• Created by statute

• Subject to strict procedures

• Independent body

What is one reason for the growth of administrative tribunals?

• To eliminate the need for legal representation

• To reduce the caseload of the courts

• To provide a more formal process

• To increase the caseload of courts

Which tribunal in Malaysia hears disputes related to consumer claims?

• Customs Appeal Tribunal

• Industrial Court

• Tribunal for Consumer Claims

• Planning Appeal Board

What is the maximum claim amount that can be filed in the Tribunal for Consumer Claims?

• RM100,000

• RM25,000

• RM10,000

• RM50,000

Which of the following is a disadvantage of administrative tribunals?

• They provide more formal procedures

• They are less accessible to the public

• They lack legal expertise

• They are more expensive than courts

What is the role of the Franks Committee regarding tribunals?

• To create new laws

• To oversee judicial appointments

• To investigate public inquiries

• To improve the tribunal system

Which of the following is a type of claim that can be heard by the Industrial Court?

• Consumer disputes

• Unfair dismissal

• Tax disputes

• Property claims

What is a key feature of the procedures in administrative tribunals?

• They follow strict rules of evidence

• They require legal representation

• They are highly formal

• They are flexible and informal

Which of the following is a reason why tribunal awards can be challenged in court?

• Failure of natural justice

• The tribunal must follow strict procedures

• The tribunal's decision is always final

• The tribunal's decisions are always correct