Mumbai, 8 December 2023

The new office premises of Central Administrative Tribunal, Mumbai Bench at Nishtha Bhawan, New Marine Lines, near Churchgate Station, Mumbai-400020; was inaugurated by Hon’ble Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, the Chief Justice of India in the auspicious presence of Hon’ble Shri Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, the Chief Justice of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Hon’ble Shri Justice Ranjit More, Chairman, Central Administrative Tribunal, Hon’ble Shri Justice M. G. Sewlikar, Judicial Member and Head of the Department, Central Administrative Tribunal, Mumbai Bench alongwith other Hon’ble Members of the Tribunal, and various other dignitaries. The new office premises of the Bench is equipped with all the facilities to cater to the needs of all the stakeholders in the best possible ways.

Hon’ble Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Chief Justice of India in his address applauded the dedicated efforts and the cooperation extended by the Central Government in creation of the judicial infrastructure, which this new office premises is an example of. His Lordship has further elaborated the creation of the Tribunals by 42^nd amendment with the objective of combating the delays and backlog faced by the Courts. His Lordship has highlighted the essence of the combination of Judicial and Administrative Member, both having special skills in their respective fields, thereby contributing in the dispensation of justice, both in terms of quality and quantity. His Lordship has also appreciated the multi-fold growth of this Tribunal since its inception. His Lordship has acknowledged the use of technology in mitigating the barriers for vulnerable sections in accessing justice but physical access to Court by litigants otherwise, should not be understated.

Hon’ble Shri Justice Ranjit More, Chairman, Central Administrative Tribunal earlier in his welcome address elaborately spoke on the organic growth of the Central Administrative Tribunal and the creation of infrastructure in various benches. His Lordship has highlighted that only 10% of the cases disposed by this Tribunal reached High Courts in appeal, out of which approximately 70% of the Tribunals’ orders are upheld, which itself speaks the delivery of the qualitative justice by the Tribunal.

The inauguration ceremony ended with the vote of thanks given by Hon’ble Shri Justice M. G. Sewlikar, Judicial Member and Head of the Department, Central Administrative Tribunal, Mumbai Bench, and the rendition of the National Anthem.

 

 

 

Source: CAT

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