Centre tells Supreme Court a new CAT court complex has opened in Jammu; 2020 PIL closed
21 September 2026
On 21 September 2026 the Centre told the Supreme Court that a new office-cum-court complex of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) had been inaugurated in Jammu.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Jammu Bench's complex at Bahu Plaza on Sunday, 20 September, in the presence of CAT Chairman Justice R.K. Morey.
A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana closed a 2020 PIL by Achal Sharma that had cited inadequate space and staff.
From inception to 30 June 2026, CAT benches received 10,01,177 cases and disposed of 9,32,723, a disposal rate of 93.16%.
The Jammu and Srinagar benches received 20,984 cases transferred from the erstwhile J&K High Court and 20,405 fresh cases.
In plain words
CAT Central Administrative Tribunal — A tribunal that hears service disputes of central government employees.
PIL Public Interest Litigation — A petition filed in court to protect a public interest rather than a private right.