2.1. Characteristics of Tribunals

♤ It is a creation of a statute and required to act openly, fairly and impartially.

♤ It is bound to act judicially and follow the principles of natural justice.

♤ An Administrative Tribunal is vested in the judicial power of the State and thereby performs quasi-judicial functions as distinguished from pure administrative functions.

♤ An administrative Tribunal is not bound by the strict rules of procedure and evidence prescribed by the civil procedure court.