{"id":20051,"date":"2023-12-23T12:44:40","date_gmt":"2023-12-23T12:44:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=20051"},"modified":"2024-01-29T05:01:10","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T05:01:10","slug":"the-central-administration-tribunal-which-was-established-for-redressal-of-grievances-and-complaints-by-or-against-central-government-employees-nowadays-is-exercising-its-powers-as-an-independent-judi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-central-administration-tribunal-which-was-established-for-redressal-of-grievances-and-complaints-by-or-against-central-government-employees-nowadays-is-exercising-its-powers-as-an-independent-judi\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;The Central Administration Tribunal which was established for redressal of grievances and complaints by or against central government employees, nowadays is exercising its powers as an independent judicial authority.&#8221; Explain. (10 marks, 200 words)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Central Administration Tribunal (CAT), instituted with the primary objective of addressing grievances and complaints lodged by or against employees of the central government, has evolved into a formidable and autonomous judicial authority in contemporary times. Established to provide a fair and expeditious mechanism for the resolution of disputes related to service matters, CAT has transcended its initial role as a mere administrative tribunal. Over the years, it has assumed the character of an independent judicial entity, wielding substantial powers to adjudicate on a broad spectrum of issues affecting central government employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: <\/strong>Statutory, regulatory, and various quasi-judicial bodies<strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d50f210377b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-central-administration-tribunal-which-was-established-for-redressal-of-grievances-and-complaints-by-or-against-central-government-employees-nowadays-is-exercising-its-powers-as-an-independent-judi\/#Decoding_the_Question\" title=\"Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-central-administration-tribunal-which-was-established-for-redressal-of-grievances-and-complaints-by-or-against-central-government-employees-nowadays-is-exercising-its-powers-as-an-independent-judi\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-central-administration-tribunal-which-was-established-for-redressal-of-grievances-and-complaints-by-or-against-central-government-employees-nowadays-is-exercising-its-powers-as-an-independent-judi\/#Composition_of_Central_Administration_Tribunal\" title=\"Composition of Central Administration Tribunal:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Composition of Central Administration Tribunal:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-central-administration-tribunal-which-was-established-for-redressal-of-grievances-and-complaints-by-or-against-central-government-employees-nowadays-is-exercising-its-powers-as-an-independent-judi\/#Powers_and_Functions_of_Central_Administration_Tribunal\" title=\"Powers and Functions of Central Administration Tribunal:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Powers and Functions of Central Administration Tribunal:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-central-administration-tribunal-which-was-established-for-redressal-of-grievances-and-complaints-by-or-against-central-government-employees-nowadays-is-exercising-its-powers-as-an-independent-judi\/#However_the_Central_Administrative_Tribunal_still_cannot_be_called_a_truly_independent_judicial_body_because\" title=\"However, the Central Administrative Tribunal still cannot be called a truly independent judicial body because:\u00a0\">However, the Central Administrative Tribunal still cannot be called a truly independent judicial body because:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-central-administration-tribunal-which-was-established-for-redressal-of-grievances-and-complaints-by-or-against-central-government-employees-nowadays-is-exercising-its-powers-as-an-independent-judi\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-central-administration-tribunal-which-was-established-for-redressal-of-grievances-and-complaints-by-or-against-central-government-employees-nowadays-is-exercising-its-powers-as-an-independent-judi\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_Question\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the Question:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In the Introduction, try to briefly write about the Central Administration Tribunal.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>In Body, discuss the powers and functions exercised by CAT.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>In Conclusion, try to write the significance of the Central Administration Tribunal.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 42nd\u202fAmendment Act of 1976 added a new Part XIV-A to the Constitution, which is titled \u2018Tribunals\u2019 and consists of Article 323A, which empowers the Parliament to provide for the establishment of administrative tribunals for the adjudication of disputes relating to recruitment and conditions of service of public servants. The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was established by an Act of 1985. The Principal seat of CAT is in New Delhi with additional benches in different states. The CAT has been given original jurisdiction over recruitment and all service matters of public servants covered by it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Composition_of_Central_Administration_Tribunal\"><\/span><strong>Composition of Central Administration Tribunal:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is a multi-member body consisting of a Chairman and members; the members were given the status of judges of High Courts in 2006.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The members are drawn from both judicial and administrative streams and are appointed by the President.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The members hold office for a term of five years or until they attain the age of 65 years, in the case of the Chairman and 62 years in the case of members, whichever is earlier.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Powers_and_Functions_of_Central_Administration_Tribunal\"><\/span><strong>Powers and Functions of Central Administration Tribunal:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Article 323A enables the Parliament to take out the adjudication of disputes relating to service matters from the civil courts and the high courts and place it before the administrative tribunals.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Its jurisdiction extends to the All-India Services, the Central civil services, civil posts under the Centre, and civilian employees of defense services.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>CAT is free from the technical rules of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and procedural shackles of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 but it has been vested with the powers of the Civil Court in respect of some matters including the review of their own decisions and are bound by the principles of natural justice.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Delhi High Court has held that the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), which adjudicates service matters, can exercise the same jurisdiction and powers as a High Court in respect of its contempt proceedings.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Earlier the decision of the Tribunal can be challenged only before the Supreme Court by filing a Special leave petition, but after the Chandra Kumar case, the orders of CAT can now be challenged by way of a writ petition (Article 226 &amp; 227) before the respective High courts.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The case lays down that appeals against the orders of the Tribunal shall lie before the division bench of the concerned High Court.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"However_the_Central_Administrative_Tribunal_still_cannot_be_called_a_truly_independent_judicial_body_because\"><\/span><strong>However, the Central Administrative Tribunal still cannot be called a truly independent judicial body because:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Tribunal members do not enjoy powers like other judges who hold constitutional posts, and&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is dependent on the executive for appointing members of the tribunal and their funding.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, it can be fairly argued that the tribunal which was formed for grievance and complaints redressal has evolved into a judicial body but it cannot be called entirely independent.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; 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