Question

The decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal could be challenged

• A. by way of Writ Petition before respective High Court
• B. by way of Writ Petition before Supreme Court
• C. by way of Writ Petition before Principal Bench of the CAT
• D. by way of Petition before Union Law Ministry

Hint:

CAT decisions are not beyond review. High Courts can examine them under Writ jurisdiction (Article 226).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Although the CAT was initially seen as final, the Supreme Court clarified in 1997 (L. Chandra Kumar case) that:
Its decisions are subject to judicial review by High Courts.
So, if someone is not satisfied with CAT’s decision, they can file a Writ Petition under Article 226 in the High Court. Other options are incorrect because:
- Supreme Court review comes only in special situations.
- Principal Bench is not an appeal forum.
- The Law Ministry does not hear such matters.