Service Law & CAT (Central Administrative Tribunal) Matters
Service law governs the rights, duties, and working conditions of employees in government, semi-government, and public sector organizations. Disputes related to employment, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, or retirement benefits often require expert legal intervention.
For Central Government employees, such cases are heard by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985.
At Public Adalat, we have extensive experience in representing employees, officers, and organizations in service law disputes before CAT, High Courts, and the Supreme Court.
Our Service Law & CAT Legal Services
We handle a wide range of matters, including:
- Appointment Disputes – Denial or cancellation of appointment orders.
- Promotion & Seniority Matters – Unjust denial of promotion, seniority disputes, and illegal promotion of juniors.
- Transfer Challenges – Malafide or arbitrary transfer orders.
- Suspension & Termination – Challenging wrongful suspension or dismissal from service.
- Departmental Inquiries – Representation in disciplinary proceedings.
- Pay & Pension Disputes – Recovery of dues, arrears, and retirement benefits.
- Leave & Service Benefits – Issues related to earned leave, medical leave, or other entitlements.
- Reservation & Roster Issues – Implementation of SC/ST/OBC reservation policies.
- Contractual Employment Disputes – Non-renewal or termination of contract employees.
Jurisdiction of CAT
The Central Administrative Tribunal has jurisdiction over service matters of:
- Central Government employees.
- All-India Services (IAS, IPS, IFS, etc.).
- Employees of Union Territories.
- Employees of public sector undertakings under Central Government control.
- Certain autonomous bodies notified by the government.