Q.1 What is the objective behind setting up of Central Administrative Tribunal?
Ans. To provide in-expensive and speedy relief to Central Government Employees in respect of their grievances related to service matters.
Q.2 What are the jurisdiction of a Central Administrative Tribunal?
Ans. CAT adjudicates disputes with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or other local authorities with the territory of India or under the control of Government of India and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Q.3 What are the qualifications for appointment as Chairman and other Members of the Tribunal?
A person shall not be qualified for appointment as the Chairman unless he is, or has been, a Judge of a High Court.
Provided that a person appointed as Vice-Chairman before the commencement of this Act shall be qualified for appointed as Chairman if such person has held the office of the Vice-Chairman at least for a period of two years.
