New Delhi (NVI): The functioning of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) benches will remain suspended till May 3, to contain the spread of Covid-19, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions said today.
The CAT benches adjudicate service matters of central government employees.
The feasibility of working on certain days already declared as holidays or vacation shall also be considered once the functioning begins, the Ministry said in a statement today.
The decision was taken based on information that the High Courts are not functioning and exceptional cases are dealt with through video conferencing.
In almost all places, the CAT benches are located at hotspots and the representatives of Bar have also expressed their difficulty in filing or pursuing the cases in this situation, the Ministry said in a statement.
Earlier, on April 14 it was stated by the ministry that the possibility of functioning of the CATs would be examined after April 20, “depending upon the decision which the government may take as regards the lockdown”.
