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Quasi-judicial body

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In general, decisions of a quasi-judicial body require findings of facts to reach conclusions of law that justify the decision. They usually depend on a predetermined set of guidelines or criteria to assess the nature and gravity of the permission or relief sought, or of the offense committed.
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and which is obliged to objectively determine facts and draw conclusions from them so as to provide the basis of an official action. Such actions are able to remedy a situation or impose legal penalties, and they may affect the legal rights, duties or privileges of specific parties.
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Mashaw, Jerry L., Richard A. Merrill, and Peter M. Shane. 1992. Administrative Law: The American Public Law System; Cases and Materials. 3d ed. St. Paul, Minn.: West.
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Quasi-judicial bodies, unlike courts, may be a party in a matter and issue a decision thereon at the same time, depending on the specifically governing rules.
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Quasi-judicial bodies must hold formal hearings only if mandated to do so under their governing laws, regulations or agreements;
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Decisions of a quasi-judicial body are often legally enforceable under the laws of a jurisdiction; they can be challenged in a
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Their powers are usually limited to a very specific area of expertise and authority, such as land use and
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In the absence of precedent in common law, judicial decisions may create new law, whereas quasi-judicial
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Authorities O/o Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) posted in various states under Labour Laws
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There are some key differences between judicial and quasi-judicial bodies, in that:
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is a non-judicial body which can interpret law. It is an entity such as an
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entity, which has been given powers and procedures resembling those of a
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Some non-constitutional bodies that are quasi-judicial in nature:
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Quasi-judicial bodies need not always follow strict judicial
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The following is a partial list of quasi-judicial bodies:
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decisions must be based on conclusions of existing law;
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The decisions of such a body are often made after a
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