Tarun Karthick
Port Blair, 17 November 2023
The Central Administrative Tribunal’s Kolkata Bench is set to hold a Circuit Sitting at Port Blair from November 20, 2023, to December 1, 2023, inclusive of both dates. The division bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Jayesh V. Bhairavia, Judicial Member, Hon’ble Mr. S.K. Das, Administrative Member, and Hon’ble Mr. A. Majumdar, Administrative Member, will preside over this session.
This sitting aims to dispose off pending cases within the jurisdiction of the Hon’ble Central Administrative Tribunal, Calcutta, Circuit Bench at Port Blair. Notably, the tribunal will entertain fresh applications during this period.
In light of the forthcoming session, departments involved in CAT cases have received a request to collaborate closely. They are urged to engage with the Government Pleader/Panel Advocates, providing comprehensive case documents and detailed briefings. This proactive approach is designed to equip the Government Counsel adequately to represent the Administration’s interests effectively during proceedings.
Furthermore, heads of departments have been specifically directed to ensure the presence of their Nodal Officers at the Tribunal on the date of the hearing. Their responsibility will be to furnish relevant documents and offer assistance to the Government Pleader/Panel Advocate during the course of the hearing.