CategoryJudicial Updates

This official notification details amendments to the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, specifically concerning the jurisdictions of various benches across India. The Principal Bench in New Delhi covers the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Other benches are established in Ahmedabad for Gujarat, Allahabad and Lucknow for different regions of Uttar Pradesh and Uttaranchal, and specific...

This document contains several notifications detailing amendments to the procedure rules for various Administrative Tribunals across India. Specifically, it amends the rules for the Central Administrative Tribunal, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, West Bengal, and Kerala Administrative Tribunals. The primary amendment introduces a proviso stating that the time allowed by the...

This notification introduces significant amendments to the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985. Primarily, it revises the jurisdiction of the Principal Bench in New Delhi, now encompassing the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the State of Uttarakhand. Additionally, the jurisdiction of the Allahabad Bench has been redefined to cover the State of Uttar Pradesh, excluding districts already...

This document announces the establishment of the Karnataka Administrative Tribunal, effective October 6, 1986, to handle administrative grievances. It also details the procedural rules for the Tribunal, covering aspects like application filing, scrutiny, hearings, the language of proceedings, and the roles and powers of the Registrar and other officials. The document outlines how parties can file...

This notification details significant amendments to the Central Administrative Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 1987, aimed at streamlining and clarifying procedural aspects. Key changes include modifications to the definition of an ‘agent’ and ‘legal representative’, revised procedures for presenting applications with specific compilation requirements, and updated timelines...

This notification announces the extension of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 to various government-owned or controlled societies and statutory organizations. Effective November 1, 2007, specific provisions of the Act will apply to these bodies. The notification also details amendments made to a previous government order from 1986, listing numerous organizations that will now fall under the...

This document provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). It outlines the CAT’s objective, which is to offer inexpensive and speedy relief to Central Government Employees concerning service matters. The jurisdiction of the CAT extends to disputes related to recruitment and service conditions for persons appointed to public services...

This notification introduces amendments to the Administrative Tribunals (Procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen and other Members) Rules, 2000. Key changes include the omission of the term ‘Vice-Chairman’ in several places, clarification that the rules do not apply to sitting High Court judges appointed as Chairman or Member of the...