Question

The Central Administrative Tribunal was established for adjudication of disputes and complaints with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to

• A. the Union or authorities under the control of the Government
• B. Multinational companies
• C. Private limited companies
• D. only public Sector Undertakings

Hint:

CAT is a quasi-judicial body for resolving service disputes of central government employees.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Purpose of CAT: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was established by the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 to adjudicate service-related disputes of government employees.
Step 2: Jurisdiction: CAT handles cases related to recruitment, conditions of service, promotion, and disciplinary actions concerning persons appointed to the Union government and its controlled authorities.
Step 3: Exclusion: CAT does not have jurisdiction over private sector companies, multinational corporations, or solely public sector undertakings unless they are under government control.
Step 4: Function: This specialized tribunal provides speedy and effective redressal of service grievances, reducing the burden on regular courts.
Therefore, CAT primarily deals with disputes related to persons appointed to the Union or authorities under the control of the Government.