The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) is a tribunal that was established to adjudicate disputes and complaints relating to the recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in India. It is a specialised body that deals with disputes related to the Central Government, including the Central Public Sector Undertakings and the Union Territories.
The CAT handles a wide range of disputes, including those related to the recruitment and terms of service of employees in the Central Government, the Public Sector Undertakings, and the Union Territories. It also deals with appeals against disciplinary action taken against employees, disputes related to pay and allowances, pensions, and other benefits, and disputes related to the termination of employment.
In addition, the CAT also handles disputes related to the promotion, transfer, and re-employment of employees in the Central Government, the Public Sector Undertakings, and the Union Territories. It also adjudicates disputes related to the grant of awards, honours, and medals, as well as disputes related to seniority and other recognition of employees.
The CAT also deals with disputes related to the allocation of work or assignment of duties, the grant of leave, the imposition of penalties, the determination of seniority, and the grant of compassionate appointments. It also adjudicates disputes related to the appointment and removal of government servants, the control and transfer of government servants, and the determination of the terms of service of government servants.
Finally, the CAT also handles disputes related to the promotion, transfer, and re-employment of employees in the public sector undertakings, as well as disputes related to the grant of awards, Honours, and medals to the employees of the public sector undertakings. It also adjudicates disputes related to the terms and conditions of service of contractual personnel and the protection of their interests.