Section 173: Administrative Court
Constitution of Zimbabwe
(1) The Administrative Court is a court of record and consists ofโ
(a) a senior judge; and
[Paragraph amended by s. 4 of Act No. 10 of 2017]
(b) such other judges of the Administrative Court as may be appointed from time to time.
(2) The Administrative Court has such jurisdiction over administrative matters as may be conferred upon it by an Act of Parliament.
(3) An Act of Parliament may provide for the exercise of jurisdiction by the Administrative Court and for that purpose may confer the power to make rules of court.
Insight on Administrative Court Section: This section establishes the Administrative Court as a specialized judicial body focused specifically on administrative matters. Unlike general courts, its jurisdiction is limited to administrative issues as defined by Parliament. The structure of having a senior judge with additional appointed judges allows for scalability based on caseload demands. This court serves as an important check on government and administrative actions, providing a dedicated forum for resolving disputes between citizens and administrative authorities.