Union Minister Jitendra Singh has lauded the performance of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Jammu bench, stating that its disposal rate of service-related cases ranks among the highest in India. Speaking during the inauguration of the new Office-and-Court Complex at Bahu Plaza in Jammu, the minister highlighted the tribunal's role in ensuring efficient and accessible justice for government employees.
According to the minister, the Jammu and Srinagar benches have demonstrated significant operational capacity, effectively addressing a backlog of service matters. Singh provided national-level data to contextualize the performance, noting that since the tribunal's establishment in 1985 through June 30, 2026, over 1,000,000 cases have been filed nationwide. Of these, more than 930,000 have been resolved, representing a disposal rate of approximately 93.16 percent.
The inauguration of the new facility is expected to further streamline the judicial process for litigants in the region. The CAT plays a critical role in adjudicating disputes related to the recruitment and conditions of service for persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or other authorities under the control of the Government of India.
The story reports on statements made by a Union Minister regarding the performance of a government tribunal. As it is a report of an official's public remarks and the inauguration of a government facility, it is internally consistent and fits the standard for regional reporting.
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Original report: Greater Kashmir