FROM THE DESK....

Mumbai-CAT to Principal-CAT, New Delhi

In Mumbai-CAT, OA No. 695/2015 on regional disparity was scheduled to be heard on 01-Feb-2016 but the same was adjourned to 04-Apr-2016.

i)             OA No. 588/2014, contesting the sanctioned strength position was scheduled to be heard on 02-Feb-2016, but due to non-availability of the Bench, the same was adjourned to 22-Feb-2016.

ii)            Three OAs filed by Promotee IRS officers against holding of Review DPC was scheduled high on board but due to non-availability of the Bench, the same was adjourned to 22-Feb-2016

iii)          OA No. 633/2015, on 3^rd MACP filed by Shri Ratnaparkhe & Others, was adjourned to 14-Mar-2016.

Three OAs on the implementation of the Parmar SC judgement, is scheduled to be heard on 22-Feb-2016.

Holding of Review DPC

As you are aware, the Board has filed an application in the Principal-CAT, New Delhi to transfer all the OAs from the respective CAT benches to the Principal CAT, New Delhi. In the case of three OAs filed in Mumbai-CAT, all these are listed as high on board but due to non-availability of the Bench, the same was adjourned to 22-Feb-2016.

In Principal-CAT, on transfer, the applicants contested against the transfer as their case is in final stage in Mumbai. Matter is being heard today. Argument has taken place. Shri Brahmakshatri and his Counsel from Mumbai appeared & impressed upon the Bench citing the detailed position of Mumbai CAT and opposed the transfer. However, the Departmental Counsel requested for passover, as he was not ready to present the matter. When the Passover turn came and the Bench called the number, the Departmental Counsel was not present. Hence, the matter is adjourned to 19-Feb-2016.

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A meeting of all the IRS Promotee officers is scheduled to held in Mumbai on 06-Feb-2016 and the delegates from all over India is likely to participate. The main agenda points for deliberations are as follows :-

a)   To chalk out the strategy on CAT’s decision on RRs

b)   About the pros & cons of regularization of adhoc promotions.

c)   Recovery proceedings for those who have been granted 3^rd MACP in GP Rs.6600/- etc.

Delegates of CESA, Mumbai will also participate in the meeting. Delegates of Inspector Assc., Mumbai, will also join the deliberations.

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