Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) - Case

Central Administrative Tribunal Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985 came into effect from July 1985 Object – to easing the congestion of pending cases related to service matters in various High Courts and other Courts in the country. There are 17 Tribunal Benches (HQ of High Court) and 33 Division Benches In addition, circuit sittings will be held

Central Administrative Tribunal Jurisdictions – For adjudication of disputes with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts – All Central Government Employees and Employees of 45 other organizations notified by the central Govt.

Each Bench is headed by Chairman (sitting or retired Judge of High Court) and is assisted by Vice-chairman and Members Tribunal follows the principles of natural justice in deciding cases and deals with only service matters Central Administrative Tribunal

Cause of action arises: When all the channels are exhausted If no reply received for appeal – Six months after appeal.

Time limit One year from the date of cause of action Continuous cause of action in cases like – non settlement of pension – nonpayment of pay

Defending CAT case: Get full facts of the case Application for vacation of interim order may be made Prepare reply – objection relating to delay should be raised first – objections relating to jurisdiction.

Defending CAT case… Reply should be verified and signed by the authorized officer. All relevant documents relied upon should be annexed to reply Relevant file/documents to be sent to CO/RO for defending the case

Final Order on CAT case… Obtain copy of final order Get legal opinion for review/writ/SLP Take steps to – File writ/SLP – Implement the order

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