Central Administrative tribunal

April 5, 2023

Parliamentary committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice has asked CAT to decide cases pending for more than 10 years on a priority basis.
According to CAT (Procedure) Rules, 1987, every application should be heard and decided as far as possible, within six months from date of its registration.
CAT had been established (under Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985) under Article 323 -A for adjudication of disputes and complaints with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts.
Members of defence forces, officers and servants of Supreme Court and secretarial staff of Parliament are not covered by it.
CAT is a multi-member body consisting of a chairman and members.
There are 17 Benches and 21 Circuit Benches in the Central Administrative Tribunal all over India.
It is guided by the principles of natural justice.
Appeals against the orders of CAT lie before concerned High Court.