The correct answer is: B. 1st July, 1986
The Himachal Pradesh Administrative Tribunal was inaugurated on 1st July, 1986. It was established by the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Tribunal Act, 1986. The Tribunal has jurisdiction to hear and decide appeals against orders passed by the State Government and its officers in matters relating to service matters.
The Tribunal consists of a Chairman and two Members. The Chairman is a retired Judge of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh. The Members are also retired Judges of the High Court or persons who are qualified to be appointed as Judges of the High Court.
The Tribunal has its headquarters at Shimla. It also has Benches at Mandi and Dharamshala.
The Tribunal has been functioning effectively and has rendered a number of valuable judgments. It has helped in providing justice to the aggrieved employees and has also helped in improving the administrative efficiency of the State Government.
The following are the options for the question:
A. 1st April, 1987
This option is incorrect. The Himachal Pradesh Administrative Tribunal was inaugurated on 1st July, 1986, and not on 1st April, 1987.
B. 1st July, 1986
This option is correct. The Himachal Pradesh Administrative Tribunal was inaugurated on 1st July, 1986.
C. 1st August, 1986
This option is incorrect. The Himachal Pradesh Administrative Tribunal was inaugurated on 1st July, 1986, and not on 1st August, 1986.
D. 1st September, 1986
This option is incorrect. The Himachal Pradesh Administrative Tribunal was inaugurated on 1st July, 1986, and not on 1st September, 1986.