The Law, the judgments and scientific research in the matter have not provided justifications for the jurisdictional functions of administrative authorities. Hence, this article analyzes the exercise of jurisdictional functions by administrative authorities in Colombia, after the enactment of the 1991 constitution. For doing this, we have studied if the empowerment of the administrative authorities responds to an articulated model of justice, or if it is the result of a policy of empowerment of the Executive Power.