The Central Administrative Tribunal adjudicates disputes with respect

The Central Administrative Tribunal adjudicates disputes with respect to the recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed

  • to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union
  • members of the defence forces
  • officers and servants of the Supreme Court or of any High Court in India

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2013
The correct answer is B) 1 only. The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) adjudicates disputes regarding service matters of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union, but specifically excludes members of defence forces and staff of the Supreme Court/High Courts.
– Statement 1: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was established under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985. Its jurisdiction covers recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union. This statement is correct.
– Statement 2: Section 2 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, explicitly states that the Act does not apply to persons who are members of the naval, military, or air forces or of any other armed forces of the Union. Therefore, the CAT does not adjudicate disputes for members of the defence forces. This statement is incorrect.
– Statement 3: Section 2 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, also explicitly states that the Act does not apply to officers and servants of the Supreme Court or of any High Court. Therefore, the CAT does not adjudicate disputes for officers and servants of the Supreme Court or High Courts. This statement is incorrect.
The CAT is a specialized quasi-judicial body aimed at providing speedy and effective redressal of grievances to central government employees. Its jurisdiction extends to All India Services, Central Civil Services, Civil posts under the Union, and civilian employees of defence services.