Consider the following statements regarding Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) in Assam: 1. Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) are quasi-judicial bodies formed through the Foreigners’ Tribunals Order of 1964. 2. FTs are present in all states of India to handle cases of “illegal immigrants”. 3. FTs have the powers of a civil court in certain matters such as summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining them on oath. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct answer is option 3. In News The HINDU: How do Assam’s Foreigners Tribunals function? Key Points Foreigners Tribunals (FTs): They are quasi-judicial bodies formed through the Foreigners’ Tribunals Order of 1964. Hence, statement 1 is correct. FTs are currently exclusive to Assam as cases of “illegal immigrants” are dealt with according to the Foreigners’ Act in other states. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect. FTs have the powers of a civil court in certain matters such as summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining them on oath. Hence, statement 3 is correct. Additional Information FTs are quasi-judicial bodies formed through the Foreigners’ Tribunals Order of 1964 under Section 3 of the Foreigners’ Act of 1946 . If a person fails to provide proof of citizenship, the FT can refer them to detention centers for deportation. People excluded from the NRC can appeal to the FT to prove their citizenship. Each FT is headed by a member drawn from judges, advocates, and civil servants with judicial experience.