Question

The Central Administrative Tribunal was established under

• A. Article 123 of the constitution of India
• B. Article 223 of the constitution of India
• C. Article 23-A of the constitution of India
• D. Article 323-A of the constitution of India

Hint:

Article 323-A = CAT (for central govt. employee disputes). CAT is independent of regular courts.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was established in 1985 under Article 323-A of the Constitution.
Why it was created?
To provide speedy and specialized justice to central government employees regarding:
- Recruitment
- Promotion
- Transfer
- Disciplinary actions
Jurisdiction: Covers all civil service matters concerning central government employees.