Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)
Effective Legal Representation in Service & Employment Disputes of Government Employees
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) is the specialized adjudicatory forum for resolving service matters of government employees under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985. With jurisdiction over recruitment, service conditions, transfers, promotions, disciplinary actions, and retirement-related issues, CAT plays a vital role in protecting the rights of civil servants and ensuring administrative accountability.
At Sterling & Partners, we represent both government employees and departments before the Principal Bench of CAT in New Delhi and other benches across India. Our focus is on delivering legally sound, timely, and strategic solutions in service law disputes.
Our Expertise in CAT Matters:
- Service Disputes: Representation in matters relating to suspension, dismissal, termination, transfers, promotions, seniority, and disciplinary action.
- Recruitment & Appointment Challenges: Legal remedies against irregularities or illegalities in government recruitment processes or selection procedures.
- Pension and Retirement Benefits: Addressing grievances related to pension fixation, gratuity, retirement benefits, and post-retirement dues.
- Reservation and Promotion Quotas: Advising and litigating matters involving reservations in appointments and promotions under constitutional provisions.
- Medical, Compassionate, and Special Appointments: Handling disputes related to denial of medical claims, compassionate appointments, and special category employment.
- Representation of Government Departments: Legal assistance to Union ministries, departments, and public sector undertakings in defending actions or service decisions.
- Review and Contempt Petitions: Filing and defending review applications, execution proceedings, and contempt petitions in CAT matters.
Why Sterling & Partners is the Best Law Firm for CAT Matters in Delhi
Specialised Service Law Expertise
Our lawyers possess deep knowledge of service jurisprudence, government rules, DoPT notifications, and constitutional provisions governing civil servants.
Strategic Representation for Employees and Departments
We bring balanced expertise representing both employees and government entities—allowing us to anticipate procedural and legal challenges from all sides.
Timely & Effective Legal Relief
Service matters often involve urgent issues of livelihood and dignity. We focus on obtaining timely interim reliefs and final outcomes with minimal procedural delays.
Proximity to CAT Principal Bench in New Delhi
With our headquarters in New Delhi, we are within immediate reach of the Principal Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal, ensuring efficient handling of filings, appearances, and hearings.