It has been observed that administrative authorities often fail to issue clear ‘speaking orders’ when disposing of cases pending before them. This lack of clarity makes it difficult for administrative tribunals to understand the circumstances and evidence considered by the authorities during their decision-making process. To address this, it is advised that administrative authorities...
This office memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions addresses the need to streamline service matter cases and reduce litigation. It highlights the Parliamentary Standing Committee’s recommendation to act upon pronouncements from CAT, High Courts, and the Supreme Court. The Ministry has previously issued instructions to various departments to ensure...
This document addresses the recurring issue of challenges to various provisions of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, and related matters being filed in Courts and Tribunals. It highlights that the Department of Personnel and Training is the nodal ministry for the administration of this Act, and therefore, any directions or orders passed by Courts/Tribunals concerning these matters, even...
This circular highlights a procedural gap where various ministries and departments, when dealing with cases involving the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, do not always inform the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). This can lead to delays in implementing court orders, as DoPT is the nodal ministry for administrative tribunals. The circular requests that all ministries and departments...
This document provides a comprehensive list of various organizations, including corporations, societies, and autonomous bodies, that fall under the purview of the Central Administrative Tribunal. The list is organized by serial number and details the name of each organization, its status (e.g., statutory body, registered society, autonomous body), and the ministry or department it is associated...
This office order from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions details the retention policy for applications submitted for the posts of Administrative Member and Judicial Member in the Central Administrative Tribunal. Applications from candidates who were not shortlisted will be kept for three years from December 31st of the year the vacancy relates to. For shortlisted...
New recruitment rules have been established for Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ Hindi Posts within the Central Administrative Tribunal, superseding the 1989 rules for Hindi Translators. These rules, effective upon publication, detail the number of posts, their classification, pay scales, and the methods of recruitment, which include direct recruitment, promotion, and deputation...
This document details the recruitment rules for Hindi posts within the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), specifically for Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ positions. It outlines the number of posts, their classification, pay scales, and the methods of recruitment, including promotion, deputation, and direct recruitment. The rules specify age limits, eligibility criteria, and...
Several retired judges and IAS officers have been appointed as Judicial and Administrative Members to various benches of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). These appointments are for a period of five years or until the age of 65, whichever comes first, with a fixed pay of Rs. 80,000 per month. The conditions of service are governed by the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, as amended...
This document officially cancels the appointment offer made to Shri G. Sudhir, a retired IAS officer, for the position of Member (Administration) in the Central Administrative Tribunal, Ernakulam Bench. The cancellation is due to his failure to join the post. The decision has been approved by the President. The communication references a previous order from December 31, 2015, regarding the...