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CAT Matters

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) is a specialized judicial body established under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, to adjudicate disputes and complaints relating to recruitment, promotion, transfers, disciplinary actions, and other service matters of public servants and government employees.

At Luminary Law Firm, we understand that service-related disputes can deeply impact careers, livelihoods, and reputations. Our dedicated team of legal professionals specializes in handling matters before CAT — offering sound legal advice, effective representation, and a strategic approach to protect your rights as a government employee or employer.

We Handle a Wide Range of CAT Cases Including:

🔹 Recruitment & Appointment Disputes

  • Challenging illegal recruitment processes and selection irregularities

  • Representing candidates in disputes against UPSC, SSC, and PSUs

  • Disputes related to reservation, seniority, and eligibility

🔹 Promotions & Seniority Issues

  • Unjust denial of promotions or violation of promotion policies

  • Representation in seniority list disputes, DPC proceedings, and retrospective promotions

🔹 Disciplinary Actions & Suspension

  • Challenging arbitrary suspensions, charge sheets, or dismissal orders

  • Defense in departmental inquiries and penalty proceedings

  • Legal action against violation of natural justice and service rules

🔹 Pension & Retirement Benefits

  • Delay or denial of pensions, gratuity, or leave encashment

  • Resolution of service book anomalies affecting post-retirement dues

  • Writ remedies for retired employees under CAT jurisdiction

🔹 Transfer & Posting Challenges

  • Challenging unlawful, punitive, or mala fide transfers

  • Protection against political or biased posting decisions

  • Seeking stay orders and interim reliefs

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