Read the following statements and choose the correct option : Statement 1 : Under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, a Joint Administra- tive Tribunal for two or more States exercises the same jurisdiction, powers, and authority as an Administrative Tribunal for those States. Statement 2 : For the purposes of contempt, a Tribunal exercises powers similar to those of a High Court, and references to “High Court” in the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 are construed to include such Tribunals. In the context of the above statements under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, which one of the following is correct ?
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Statement 1: Under the Administrative Tribunals Act, the CAT handles service disputes of central government employees. Statement 2: The appointment procedure for tribunal members follows the prescribed statutory process. Both statements accurately describe the administrative tribunal framework — answer is (D).