The Central Government has officially abolished the Odisha Administrative Tribunal, which was established on July 14, 1986. This decision comes after a request from the Odisha state government, following the concurrence of the High Court of Orissa. The rescission of the previous notification is effective from the date of this publication in the Gazette of India, with the exception of any actions...
Abolition of Andhra Pradesh Administrative Tribunal
The Central Government has rescinded the notification that established the Andhra Pradesh Administrative Tribunal. This action follows a request from the Government of Andhra Pradesh, after they obtained concurrence from the High Court of Andhra Pradesh. The rescission, effective from the date of publication, means the tribunal will be abolished, except for actions already taken or that should...
Amendment to Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 – New Bench Jurisdictions Announced
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has issued a notification amending the jurisdictions of various benches of the Administrative Tribunal. This amendment, which modifies the principal notification from 1985, clearly outlines the territorial responsibilities for benches located in New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Lucknow, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Cuttack, Ernakulam...
Amendments to Administrative Tribunals Act specifying benches in Jammu and Srinagar
The Central Government has issued a notification specifying Jammu and Srinagar as the locations for the benches of the Central Administrative Tribunal. This decision affects the Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The notification amends the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, by designating these places for the tribunal’s sittings. It also revises the jurisdiction of the...
Amendment to Central Administrative Tribunal (Salaries, Allowances and Conditions of Service of Officers and Employees) Rules, 2017
This notification introduces amendments to the Central Administrative Tribunal (Salaries, Allowances and Conditions of Service of Officers and Employees) Rules, 2017. The key changes involve renaming certain designations: ‘Assistant’ will now be ‘Assistant Section Officer’, ‘Upper Division Clerk’ will be ‘Senior Assistant’, and ‘Lower Division...
Central Administrative Tribunal: Appointment and Disciplinary Authority Notification
This notification outlines the designation of appointing and disciplinary authorities for various groups of posts within the Central Administrative Tribunal. It supersedes a previous notification from 2013 and specifies the authorities competent to impose penalties and the appellate authorities, referencing the Central Civil Service (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965. The document...
Amendment to Recruitment Rules for Central Administrative Tribunal (Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ Hindi Posts)
This notification introduces amendments to the Central Administrative Tribunal (Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ Hindi Posts) Recruitment Rules, 2016. The changes primarily focus on updating the pay structure and designations for various posts within the tribunal. Specifically, the rules have been amended to reflect the shift from pay bands and grade pays to the new Pay Matrix levels for...
Notification regarding Indian Maritime University’s administrative status
This notification specifies the date from which Section 14(3) of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, will apply to the Indian Maritime University. The university, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, will now fall under these provisions. This amendment is in furtherance of the original notification from May 2, 1986, and lists numerous subsequent amendments...
Amendments to Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 regarding Benches and Jurisdiction
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has issued a notification amending the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985. This amendment modifies the existing benches and their jurisdictions. Specifically, the Principal Bench in New Delhi will now have jurisdiction over the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the State of Uttarakhand. Additionally, the Allahabad Bench’s...
Amendments to Administrative Tribunals Act: Changes in Bench Jurisdiction
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...