Question

The objective behind setting up of the Central Administrative Tribunal is to provide inexpensive and speedy relief to

• A. State Governments employees in respect of grievances related to service matters
• B. Central Government employees in respect of grievances related to service matters
• C. Private companies’ employees in respect of grievances related to service matters
• D. All India Service employees only in respect of grievances related to service matters

Hint:

The "C" in CAT stands for Central. Therefore, it is specifically for employees working under the Central Government (the Union).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Administrative Tribunals are quasi-judicial bodies created to reduce the burden on regular courts and to provide specialized adjudication for service-related disputes. The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was established under Article 323A of the Constitution of India.

Step 1: Constitutional Authorization.
The 42nd Amendment added Part XIV-A to the Constitution, which included Article 323A. This article empowered Parliament to provide for the adjudication of disputes relating to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union. $\text{Article 323A} \rightarrow \text{Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)}$

Step 2: Jurisdiction of the CAT.
The CAT exercises jurisdiction over service matters of:
• Persons appointed to the All India Services.
• Persons appointed to the Central Civil Services and civil posts under the Union.
• Civilian employees of the Defense Services. However, it does not cover members of the armed forces, officers of the Supreme Court, or employees of the Secretariat of Parliament.

Step 3: Identifying the correct group.
While All India Service employees (Option D) are covered, they are just one part of the broader category. The most accurate description is "Central Government employees" (Option B). State Government employees are covered by State Administrative Tribunals (SATs), not the Central one. Final Answer: Option B